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.

Canes Blow Past Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets managed just ten shots on goal Thursday night — tied for the fewest in franchise history — in an ugly 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

The Columbus Blue Jackets couldn’t keep up with the Carolina Hurricanes' red-hot power play, surrendering three man-advantage goals in a 5-2 loss at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night. Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli snapped goal droughts for...

Mar 31, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first 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.

Game Day #25: CBJ @ EDM

Game Day #25: Daniil Tarasov is set for his first start in nearly three weeks when the #CBJ continue a five-game road trip with a stop against the Edmonton Oilers.

05 Dec 2024
by Ed Francis

Werenski Makes Team USA

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski has been named to Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

04 Dec 2024
by Ed Francis

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3T: Gaudreau Honored, CBJ Shutout

On a night the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames honored Johnny Gaudreau at Scotiabank Saddledome, the Flames came away victorious, shutting out the Blue Jackets 3-0.

04 Dec 2024
by Will Chase

11 Comments

Jackets Held Scoreless In Calgary

The Columbus Blue Jackets were held to a season-low 16 shots on goal and the struggling penalty kill allowed a pair of power play goals in a 3-0 shutout loss to the Calgary Flames.

03 Dec 2024
by Ed Francis

Game Day #24: CBJ @ CGY

Game Day #24: The Blue Jackets and Flames go to battle for the second time in five nights Tuesday. This time in Calgary, in what will surely be a poignant night for both sides.

03 Dec 2024
by Ed Francis

Chance For Road Trip Redemption

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a chance for redemption as they head out to Western Canada as part of another five-game road trip. Things got off to a good start with a win at the...

03 Dec 2024
by Will Chase

1 Comment

3T: KJ, ‘Z’ Stay Streaking

Kent Johnson and Zach Werenski each got on the scoreboard to continue point streaks as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 win on Sunday afternoon at the...

02 Dec 2024
by Will Chase

Another Offensive Outburst, Another Win

Six-Tacular: The Columbus Blue Jackets scored six goals again, this time in a 6-3 road win Sunday over the Chicago Blackhawks to make it six straight games with points.

01 Dec 2024
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Game Day 23: CBJ @ CHI

Game Day #23: It's another 3:00 p.m. start for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. They'll look to continue a five-game point streak as they begin a key five-game road trip that...

01 Dec 2024
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Jiricek To Wild For Hunt, Draft Picks

After a week of heavy speculation, the Columbus Blue Jackets have traded David Jiricek to the Minnesota Wild for a package centered around defenseman Daemon Hunt and a first-round...

30 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

32 Comments

3T: Fantilli Scores Twice, Olivier Scraps Twice

Adam Fantilli scored twice as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Friday afternoon at Nationwide Arena. Kent Johnson, Zach Werenski, and Kirill Marchenko each...

30 Nov 2024
by Will Chase

12 Comments

Mo Scores Twice As CBJ Extinguish Flames

Adam Fantilli scored twice and Mathieu Olivier brought the crowd to life with a pair of spectacular spars as the #CBJ defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 in Black Friday hockey.

29 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

12 Comments

Game Day #22: CGY @ CBJ

Game Day #22: It's an early puck drop Friday afternoon when Sean Monahan goes against his former team in what will surely be an emotional day for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

29 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

3 Comments

3T: CBJ Lose, Extend Home Point Streak

Zach Werenski completed his second career Gordie Howe Hat trick in a losing cause as the Columbus Blue Jackets fell 4-3 to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime on Wednesday night at...

28 Nov 2024
by Will Chase

6 Comments

Blue Jackets Come Up Short In OT

Zach Werenski's third-period goal to complete a Gordie Howe Hat Trick gave the Blue Jackets enough to take it to overtime, but the Jackets came up short in a 4-3 loss to the...

27 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

Game Day #21: MTL @ CBJ

Game #21: Elvis is in net as the Columbus Blue Jackets seek their fourth straight win — and a chance to be above .500 on Thanksgiving — when they face the Montreal Canadiens on...

27 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

Z Named NHL's Star Of The Week

With two goals and five assists in a perfect 3-0-0 week for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL named Zach Werenski its First Star of the Week on Monday.

25 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

Sublime Comeback

Kirill Marchenko scored twice, including the game-tying goal with just a minute left in regulation, to help propel the Columbus Blue Jackets to their first three-game winning...

23 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

Game Day #20: CAR @ CBJ

Game #20: The Columbus Blue Jackets look to keep it rollin' Saturday night, but have a tough task in front of them in the Carolina Hurricanes.

23 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

KJ Scores PPG and SHG In Return

After missing the previous 14 games with an upper-body injury, Kent Johnson scored twice including a power-play tally and a short-handed goal in his return to the lineup. The...

22 Nov 2024
by Will Chase

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

A Deep Dive Into The Postseason Race

Werenski Helps USA To Gold Medal Game

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Game Day #25: CBJ @ EDM

Werenski Makes Team USA

3T: Gaudreau Honored, CBJ Shutout

Jackets Held Scoreless In Calgary

Game Day #24: CBJ @ CGY

Chance For Road Trip Redemption

3T: KJ, ‘Z’ Stay Streaking

Another Offensive Outburst, Another Win

Game Day 23: CBJ @ CHI

Jiricek To Wild For Hunt, Draft Picks

3T: Fantilli Scores Twice, Olivier Scraps Twice

Mo Scores Twice As CBJ Extinguish Flames

Game Day #22: CGY @ CBJ

3T: CBJ Lose, Extend Home Point Streak

Blue Jackets Come Up Short In OT

Game Day #21: MTL @ CBJ

Z Named NHL's Star Of The Week

Sublime Comeback

Game Day #20: CAR @ CBJ

KJ Scores PPG and SHG In Return

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