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.

Another OT, Another Win For CBJ

The Blue Jackets got another great start from Elvis Merzlikins and another heroic overtime goal — this time from a returning Cole Sillinger — as they defeat the Golden Knights...

31 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Linked To Pettersson

Pierre LeBrun said Thursday that there have been "very recent" talks between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks on Elias Pettersson.

30 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #51: CBJ @ VGK

After four days off, the CBJ get number four back when Cole Sillinger returns to the lineup as the Blue Jackets face the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.

30 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

3T: Werenski’s Streak at 19, CBJ Win

Zach Werenski scored to extend his home point streak to 19 games and Kirill Marchenko scored in overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday...

26 Jan 2025
by Will Chase

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CBJ Win In OT

Kirill Marchenko ended it in spectacular fashion and Elvis Merzlikins dazzled again in the Blue Jackets' 3-2 overtime win over the Kings on Saturday night.

25 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #50: LA @ CBJ

Game Day #50: Denton Mateychuk returns to the lineup and Elvis Merzlikins patrols the posts Saturday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Los Angeles Kings.

25 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Second Period Dooms Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets allowed five goals in a nightmare of a second period en route to a 7-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

23 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #49: CBJ @ CAR

Game Day #49: After a potentially season-defining win Wednesday night in Toronto, the Blue Jackets are back at it Thursday night when they face the Hurricanes.

23 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

Jackets Clobber Leafs

Adam Fantilli had a hat trick as part of a career night and Elvis Merzlikins was just about perfect between the pipes as the Columbus Blue Jackets won big in Toronto, defeating the...

22 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #48: CBJ @ TOR

Game Day #48: The Blue Jackets begin a tough back-to-back Wednesday night with a trip to Canada and a battle against Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs.

22 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Point Streak Ends

Kent Johnson's early power-play goal was it for the Columbus Blue Jackets offense Monday night, as their seven-game point streak came to an end with a 3-1 loss to the New York...

21 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #47: CBJ @ NYI

Game Day #47: Blue Jackets Islanders

20 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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3T: Tarasov Shines, But CBJ Lose In SO

Vincent Trocheck scored the lone goal in the shootout and Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 on Saturday night at Madison...

19 Jan 2025
by Will Chase

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Game Day #46: CBJ @ NYR

Game Day #46: It's been nearly seven years since the Columbus Blue Jackets had a seven-game winning streak — but a win for Daniil Tarasov and the CBJ tonight in New York would...

18 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

Christiansen Inks Two-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Jake Christiansen to a two-year contract extension worth $1.95M, the club announced Friday.

17 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

3T: Werenski, CBJ Still Streaking

Zach Werenski had an assist to extend his home point streak to 18 games, and James van Riemsdyk scored twice as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Thursday...

17 Jan 2025
by Will Chase

Jackets Make It Six Straight

Another game, another two points for Columbus on Thursday as first period goals from Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson propelled the Blue Jackets over the Sharks for their sixth...

16 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #45: SJ @ CBJ

Game Day #45: The Blue Jackets look for their sixth straight victory Thursday night when they welcome the Sharks to town, including the first visit from emerging star Macklin...

16 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

Gallery: Stadium Series Jersey

Get a close-up look at the Columbus Blue Jackets' cannon-themed jerseys for the 2025 NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium.

16 Jan 2025
by 1OB Staff

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Stadium Series Sweaters Revealed

The Blue Jackets have unveiled the sweater they'll wear for The Stadium Series game March 1st against the Red Wings.

16 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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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

Another OT, Another Win For CBJ

CBJ Linked To Pettersson

Game Day #51: CBJ @ VGK

3T: Werenski’s Streak at 19, CBJ Win

CBJ Win In OT

Game Day #50: LA @ CBJ

Second Period Dooms Blue Jackets

Game Day #49: CBJ @ CAR

Jackets Clobber Leafs

Game Day #48: CBJ @ TOR

Point Streak Ends

Game Day #47: CBJ @ NYI

3T: Tarasov Shines, But CBJ Lose In SO

Game Day #46: CBJ @ NYR

Christiansen Inks Two-Year Extension

3T: Werenski, CBJ Still Streaking

Jackets Make It Six Straight

Game Day #45: SJ @ CBJ

Gallery: Stadium Series Jersey

Stadium Series Sweaters Revealed

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Boone Jenner: Sign Or No?

Trade And Free Agent List

The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season