Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Don Waddell announced at Thursday's press conference that the Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing back free agent Erik Gudbranson.

Werenski Commits to Columbus

After a week of trade rumors, Zach Werenski and Don Waddell both say the franchise defenseman wants to stay in Columbus and win with the Blue Jackets.

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

After signing Ryan Lomberg to a two-year deal, the Columbus Blue Jackets added goalie Pheonix Copley and forward Riley Bezeau on one-year deals Wednesday afternoon.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

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

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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

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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

3T: CBJ Return With Win, Z Still Streaking

Zach Werenski had three points with a goal and an assist to continue a franchise record 22-game home point streak as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1...

23 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

Werenski, Johnson Power Jackets To Win

Zach Werenski kept his historic point streak going in a big way and Kent Johnson added a pair of goals in a dominant, 5-1 win by the Blue Jackets on Saturday night over the...

22 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Game Day #57: CHI @ CBJ

Boone Jenner makes his season debut, Kirill Marchenko and Dante Fabbro are back, and the #CBJ begin their chase for a playoff spot when the Chicago Blackhawks are in town Saturday.

22 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Z Shines In Team USA Win

Zach Werenski had three assists in Team USA's 6-1 rout of Team Finland on Thursday night at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

14 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

18 Comments

3T: Home Point Streak Comes To End

Will Cuylle scored the game-winning goal and had an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Zach Werenski extended...

09 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Weekly Roundup

What's Their Identity?

Werenski, Marchenko Must Go

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

3T: CBJ Return With Win, Z Still Streaking

Werenski, Johnson Power Jackets To Win

Game Day #57: CHI @ CBJ

Z Shines In Team USA Win

3T: Home Point Streak Comes To End

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