Weekly Roundup

News and notes from the week that was: the Blue Jackets announce three coaching departures, the Cleveland Monsters begin their playoff push, and Columbus' draft lottery possibilities.

Bones Is Back

The Blue Jackets are running it back with Rick Bowness, who made it clear how this ends if things don’t change: the culture gets fixed, one way or another.

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in both teams’ season finale at Nationwide Arena. Boone Jenner scored for Columbus, while Anthony Beauvillier tied the game...

Apr 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) pulls Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (21) away from the crease 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.

Jackets Dump Seven On Rangers

Adam Fantilli had his second hat trick of the season and Mathieu Olivier came up big as the Columbus Blue Jackets score seven times in a dominant win over the New York Rangers.

09 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #63: CBJ @ NYR

Game Day #63: At least one new face is in the lineup Sunday as the Columbus Blue Jackets are in the Big Apple for a showdown against the New York Rangers.

09 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Jackets Acquire Kunin From Sharks

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Luke Kunin from the San Jose Sharks, according to multiple reports.

07 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

34 Comments

Blue Jackets Blanked By Panthers

For the second time in three nights, the Columbus Blue Jackets had a rough go of it in the Sunshine State. This time, the result was a 3-0 shutout loss to the Florida Panthers.

06 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

CBJ Add Fischer Off Waivers

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a minor move Thursday, adding winger Christian Fischer off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.

06 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Game Day #62: CBJ @ FLA

Game Day #62: With the trade deadline just a day away, the Columbus Blue Jackets wrap up the Florida portion of their road trip Thursday night when they face the Panthers.

06 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

Olivier Signed To Long-Term Extension

The Blue Jackets have signed Mathieu Olivier to a long-term contract extension, according to multiple reports.

05 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

11 Comments

A Saturday At The Shoe

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 under the lights of Ohio Stadium on Saturday, March 1. Here are the sights and sounds from a classic at The Shoe.

05 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

3T: CBJ Fall, Four-Game Win Streak Ends

Jake Guentzel and Victor Hedman each had three points with two goals and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday at Amalie Arena.

05 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

Jackets Zapped By Lightning

Two goals from Zach Werenski weren't enough as the Columbus Blue Jackets fall 6-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

04 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

14 Comments

Game Day #61: CBJ @ TB

Game Day #61: Yegor Chinakhov returns to the lineup as the Blue Jackets, winners of four straight, hit the road for a tough road trip beginning in Tampa.

04 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

3T: CBJ Win Classic At The Shoe 5-3

Justin Danforth broke a 3-3 tie late in the third period and Elvis Merzlikins made 43 saves, tied for the second most ever in an outdoor game, as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the...

02 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Jackets Win Stadium Series

Justin Danforth scored the game-winning goal with just over two minutes left and Elvis Merzlikins made 43 in Columbus' 5-3 Stadium Series victory over Detroit.

01 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Stadium Series Game Preview: DET @ CBJ

The NHL Stadium Series is finally here. Here's what to look for when the Blue Jackets and Red Wings do battle in front of over 90,000 fans under the lights of Ohio Stadium.

01 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

Stadium Series Rundown

One day before the Blue Jackets and Red Wings go to battle at The Shoe, here's a rundown of what to expect at Ohio Stadium throughout the day Saturday.

28 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

3T: Jackets Upend Wings 5-2 in Detroit

James van Riemsdyk scored twice and Boone Jenner had three assists as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.

28 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

11 Comments

Third Straight Dub For CBJ

The CBJ grabbed a huge two points in the standings Thursday, led by two goals from James van Riemsdyk, a three-assist effort from Boone Jenner, and a sharp night from Daniil...

27 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

3T: CBJ Get 2 Huge Points, Z's Streak End

Kirill Marchenko scored twice and had an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena. Eleven Blue Jackets recorded a point...

26 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

9 Comments

Marchy Scores Twice; Jackets Down Stars

Kirill Marchenko scored twice and the Blue Jackets survived a late scare, holding on to beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Tuesday night.

25 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

Game Day #58: DAL @ CBJ

Elvis gets the start in net as the Blue Jackets are back on home ice Tuesday night when they face one of the elite teams in hockey, the Dallas Stars.

25 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

Weekly Roundup

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Goalie Battle: Merzlikins vs. Greaves

Coach Set, UFAs/RFAs Next

Quotables From Thursday's Presser

Weekly Roundup

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Jackets Dump Seven On Rangers

Game Day #63: CBJ @ NYR

Jackets Acquire Kunin From Sharks

Blue Jackets Blanked By Panthers

CBJ Add Fischer Off Waivers

Game Day #62: CBJ @ FLA

Olivier Signed To Long-Term Extension

A Saturday At The Shoe

3T: CBJ Fall, Four-Game Win Streak Ends

Jackets Zapped By Lightning

Game Day #61: CBJ @ TB

3T: CBJ Win Classic At The Shoe 5-3

Jackets Win Stadium Series

Stadium Series Game Preview: DET @ CBJ

Stadium Series Rundown

3T: Jackets Upend Wings 5-2 in Detroit

Third Straight Dub For CBJ

3T: CBJ Get 2 Huge Points, Z's Streak End

Marchy Scores Twice; Jackets Down Stars

Game Day #58: DAL @ CBJ

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