Pain. Third Period Meltdown Dooms Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets dictated play for two periods and carried a 2-0 lead into the third, but three New Jersey goals in a 1:56 span erased it all. Nico Hischier’s power-play strike cracked Jet Greaves’ shutout bid before Arseny Gritsyuk and...

Dec 31, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena.

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils renew pleasantries Wednesday night. Jet Greaves starts and Dysin Mayo makes his season debut. Here are five things to know before puck-drop.

No Time, No Problem: CBJ Win 3rd Straight

Maybe they should arrive just in the nick of time more often? Four different Blue Jackets score and Jet Greaves shines in Columbus' 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Traverse City : Title Game

In what seems like an annual occurrence, the Columbus Blue Jackets are back in the NHL Prospects Tournament final. This time, they're stacked up against the Chicago Blackhawks.

12 Sep 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Dubois in Driver's Seat

With a year in the Columbus organization under his belt, first-round pick Pierre-Luc Dubois says he's ready to make a big step and make the Blue Jackets roster.

12 Sep 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Dark Horse Jackets?

An informal survey of NHL players shows the Blue Jackets are considered by some to be a dark horse pick to win the 2018 Stanley Cup.

11 Sep 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Traverse City Recap: Game 3

After two wins, the Blue Jackets tried to piece together another win before heading to the Traverse City championship game. They, unfortunately, fell short to the Blues, 3-2.

11 Sep 2017
by Sam Blazer

Jackets Still 20/1 Shot In 2018

The Blue Jackets made a big trade and not much else, yet they still have the same odds to win the Stanley Cup as they did to start the offseason.

11 Sep 2017
by Sam Blazer

Not Easy Being Green

It's been a long road for goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks since he came to the United States at age 16, but the Jackets prospect expects it to progress this year to Cleveland after an...

11 Sep 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

W2W4: Traverse City (Game 3)

The Blue Jackets wrap up their round robin play in Traverse City against the St. Louis Blues prospects on Monday afternoon at Centre Ice Arena.

11 Sep 2017
by Rob Mixer

Steady Carlsson Seeks Steady Role

Gabriel Carlsson went from the frying pan to the flames when he joined the Blue Jackets last season. The young defenseman came out the other side better and wants to be a key part...

10 Sep 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

Traverse City Recap: Game 2

After a blowout against the Dallas Stars, the Columbus Blue Jackets prospects followed it up with a 3-1 win over a motivated Minnesota Wild team.

09 Sep 2017
by Sam Blazer

Carry That Flag

If you were watching ESPN's College GameDay live from Columbus on Saturday morning, you may have seen a certain hockey team's logo make an appearance on your screen.

09 Sep 2017
by 1OB Staff

Traverse City Recap: Game 1

The Blue Jackets' prospects thump the Dallas Stars' prospects by a score of 7-2. Paul Bittner, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Vitaly Abramov all had two goals during the game.

08 Sep 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Traverse City: Game 1

Let's unofficially kick off the hockey season, shall we? The Blue Jackets prospects face off with the Dallas Stars at 3:30 p.m. today at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City.

08 Sep 2017
by Rob Mixer

Jones' Media Tour

Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones was all over New York City as he appeared on morning television and helped the NHL launch a new initiative.

07 Sep 2017
by Sam Blazer

Challenging The Challenge

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the NHL is introducing a rule change that penalizes incorrect offsides challenges.

September 06 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Friedman Talks Duchene

The hot stove is heating up with Matt Duchene talk. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman believes that the Columbus Blue Jackets are once again in on the Colorado forward.

06 Sep 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Pick a Slogan, Win Some Swag

Ready to get fired up for the 2017-18 season? The Columbus Blue Jackets need a rallying cry for the campaign, and we're turning it over to our readers with the best entrant earning...

29 Aug 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Ice Ice Baby: Nationwide Is Ready

Believe it or not, just two short weeks separate us from a Columbus Blue Jackets game in Nationwide Arena. To let that sink in, check out the beautiful new playing surface in the...

05 Sep 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Must-See Video

Blue Jackets fan and videographer Jeff Kolada put together a quick video that will, at least for the time being, quench your thirst for hockey.

05 Sep 2017
by 1OB Staff

Wennberg Highlights

Alexander Wennberg has proven to be a dazzling, at times electrifying player for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Want proof? Look no further.

01 Sep 2017
by Dan Dukart

Wenny Signed

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed their young Swedish center Alexander Wennberg to a six-year deal worth $29.4 million total.

01 Sep 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Pain. Third Period Meltdown Dooms Jackets

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

No Time, No Problem: CBJ Win 3rd Straight

"Enough Is Enough." Marchment Sparking CBJ

CBJ Thanksgiving Snapshot

Fantilli, Greaves Shine Back Home

Pain. Third Period Meltdown Dooms Jackets

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

No Time, No Problem: CBJ Win 3rd Straight

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Traverse City : Title Game

Dubois in Driver's Seat

Dark Horse Jackets?

Traverse City Recap: Game 3

Jackets Still 20/1 Shot In 2018

Not Easy Being Green

W2W4: Traverse City (Game 3)

Steady Carlsson Seeks Steady Role

Traverse City Recap: Game 2

Carry That Flag

Traverse City Recap: Game 1

Traverse City: Game 1

Jones' Media Tour

Challenging The Challenge

Friedman Talks Duchene

Pick a Slogan, Win Some Swag

Ice Ice Baby: Nationwide Is Ready

Must-See Video

Wennberg Highlights

Wenny Signed

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