Dramatic Comeback

The game — and season — looked to be over. Enter Adam Fantilli, whose goal with 17 seconds left in regulation propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a chaotic 4-3 comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

Losing Streak At 6

Kyle Connor scored twice to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan Provorov opened the scoring early for Columbus, but the Jackets couldn’t generate enough offense as their...

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

Late-Season Collapse

Six games remain, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are spiraling. A brutal 1-5-1 stretch, mounting injuries, and missed opportunities have dropped them out of playoff position after climbing as high as second in the Metro just a few weeks ago. What...

Mar 29, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) reaches for the loose puck with Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic (47) during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Columbus Blue Jackets news from on and off the ice. Follow @1stOhioBattery on Twitter for the latest.

Nash Hangs Up Skates

One of the best Columbus Blue Jackets of all-time, Rick Nash, has retired. He had been dealing with post-concussive symptoms since Spring 2018.

11 Jan 2019
by Sam Blazer

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Torts Hits 600

The first American-born head coach in NHL history to hit 600 wins and just the 19th in total. John Tortorella is one of the most valuable members of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

10 Jan 2019
by Chris Pennington

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Jackets Finish Off Predators

The Columbus Blue Jackets, at their best, can play with the best of the best, and they proved that tonight in a 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators.

10 Jan 2019
by Chris Pennington

Shuffling the Deck

The Columbus Blue Jackets got a mixed bag of news, as they welcome Nick Foligno back to the lineup but lose Brandon Dubinsky and Markus Hannikainen to injuries.

10 Jan 2019
by Dan Dukart

Bob Benched

According to the Columbus Blue Jackets, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will not be present with the team tonight in a game against the Nashville Predators.

10 Jan 2019
by Chris Pennington

8 Comments

Preview: CBJ-NSH

What better way to start silencing doubters than to beat the defending Presidents' Trophy winner? The Columbus Blue Jackets look to stay in the hunt for the Metropolitan Division...

10 Jan 2019
by Chris Pennington

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Thunderstruck

The Columbus Blue Jackets couldn't match the skill of Tampa Bay, falling 4-0 to the NHL-leading Lightning.

08 Jan 2019
by Dan Dukart

3 Comments

Free Booze For Bread

It's a deal worth considering: Columbus-based High Bank Distillery is offering Artemi Panarin free liquor for life if he signs with the Blue Jackets.

08 Jan 2019
by 1OB Staff

Preview: CBJ at TBL

The Tampa Bay Lightning are one of the league's most exciting teams – are the Blue Jackets up to the task as they close out a road trip?

08 Jan 2019
by Kyle Morrison

Panarin Decision Looms

The Columbus Blue Jackets begin 2019 with more questions than answers, and a decision on the future of superstar forward Artemi Panarin is chief among them with the trade deadline...

07 Jan 2019
by Rob Mixer

4 Comments

Texier & the Spengler Cup

Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Alexandre Texier took part in the recent Spengler Cup tournament. His play was great for a player of his age, and he affirmed his place as one of the...

07 Jan 2019
by Paul Berthelot

Jackets Escape Panthers

In an uglier game, the Columbus Blue Jackets got the two points they needed in overtime, as Seth Jones tied Rick Nash's record with six total overtime goals.

05 Jan 2019
by Chris Pennington

1 Comment

Game Preview: CBJ @ FLA

The Blue Jackets face off against one of the leagues underrated super stars and see some new faces as they take on the Panthers in Florida.

05 Jan 2019
by Paul Berthelot

2 Comments

Can't Keep Up With Canes

The Columbus Blue Jackets couldn't keep up with the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, falling 4-2 at the hands of Curtis McElhinney.

04 Jan 2019
by Kyle Morrison

3 Comments

Game Preview: CBJ @ CAR

The Columbus Blue Jackets are taking on the Carolina Hurricanes in hopes of keeping pace with the top echelon of the Metropolitan Division

04 Jan 2019
by Sam Blazer

CBJ Deserve Outdoor Game

The city of Columbus has a good track record of hosting the All-Star Game and the Draft, and with other colleges hosting outdoor games, it's time for the NHL to seriously consider...

03 Jan 2019
by Dan Dukart

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Hey Now You're An All-Star

Columbus Blue Jacket's Cam Atkinson and Seth Jones have been named to the Metropolitan Division's NHL All-Star team.

02 Jan 2019
by Sam Blazer

6 Comments

All-Star Atkinson?

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson has been one of the NHL's most consistent goal-scorers since entering the league, and his blistering pace so far in 2018-19 should be...

02 Jan 2019
by Rob Mixer

Big Third, Big Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored five times in the third period to pull away from the Ottawa Senators and win 6-3, on New Year's Eve at Nationwide Arena.

31 Dec 2018
by Rob Mixer

CBJ Fall At Home

The Columbus Blue Jackets' return to Nationwide Arena didn't go as planned, as they fell 4-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

28 Dec 2018
by Kyle Morrison

1 Comment

Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Dramatic Comeback

Preview: CBJ @ DET

What's In A Line?

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

Dramatic Comeback

Losing Streak At 6

Late-Season Collapse

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Nash Hangs Up Skates

Torts Hits 600

Jackets Finish Off Predators

Shuffling the Deck

Bob Benched

Preview: CBJ-NSH

Thunderstruck

Free Booze For Bread

Preview: CBJ at TBL

Panarin Decision Looms

Texier & the Spengler Cup

Jackets Escape Panthers

Game Preview: CBJ @ FLA

Can't Keep Up With Canes

Game Preview: CBJ @ CAR

CBJ Deserve Outdoor Game

Hey Now You're An All-Star

All-Star Atkinson?

Big Third, Big Win

CBJ Fall At Home

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The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

WTF!! MLB

The KJ Conundrum