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.

Pens Take 1-0 Lead

The Pittsburgh Penguins took a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets Wednesday night.

12 Apr 2017
by Jason Priestas

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Videos: Torts, Nick, Saad & Calvert

John Tortorella spoke to the press today ahead of game one, discussing his lineup, his relationship with Pens coach Mike Sullivan and more.

12 Apr 2017
by Sam Blazer

Frontrunners for Adams, Vezina

An NHL.com panel of voters predicts Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella will win the Jack Adams Award, and Columbus goalie Sergei Bobrovsky will snag the Vezina Trophy.

12 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Game 1: The March is On

The time is now. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin tonight as Columbus faces rival Pittsburgh. Here's all you need to get ready for tonight's matchup.

12 Apr 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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The Fuse: Let's Rock

In the first edition of The Fuse, we'll dive into weird #CBJ Twitter and get the dirt on Torts and Sully's relationship from...Jeremy Roenick? Sure, let's do that.

12 Apr 2017
by Rob Mixer

Malkin to Play

Evegeni Malkin will play in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the Penguins announced Tuesday.

11 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Werenski Back

Zach Werenski, out of action since taking a hit from Alexander Ovechkin on the boards nine days ago, will play in game one at Pittsburgh tomorrow night, John Tortorella said.

11 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Dansk Called Up

The Columbus Blue Jackets called up Oscar Dansk as their third goaltender for the Stanley Cup Playoffs Tuesday, ensuring their AHL affiliate can make a playoff push.

11 Apr 2017
by Sam Blazer

Jackets Announce Plaza Parties

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced plaza parties outside of Nationwide Arena for games three and four of the team's Stanley Cup Playoffs clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

11 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Jackets 10/1 to Win Cup

Bovada released updated Stanley Cup Odds today and at 10/1, the Columbus Blue Jackets have the fifth-best odds of all playoff teams to win it all.

10 Apr 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Game One is On

The NHL released the schedule for the first games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Columbus Blue Jackets traveling to face the Pittsburgh Penguins for game one Wednesday at...

09 Apr 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Jackets Get 50

With a 3-2 win over Toronto in the regular season finale, the Columbus Blue Jackets have 50 wins in a season for the first time in franchise history.

09 Apr 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Big Goals for Key Players

It's been a tough go offensively for Cam Atkinson, Josh Anderson and Matt Calvert, but they got back in the goal-scoring column at just the right time.

09 Apr 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Battery Mates: at Toronto (Game 82)

1st Ohio Battery selects the three stars following the Blue Jackets' regular season finale in Toronto.

09 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

The Skid is Dead

The Columbus Blue Jackets topped the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2, Sunday in on the road, ending a season-high six-game losing streak.

09 Apr 2017
by Jason Priestas

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Regulars Rest in Toronto

A handful of Blue Jackets will get the night off as the regular season concludes against the Maple Leafs.

09 Apr 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Game 82: CBJ Ends at Toronto

The Blue Jackets have one last chance at a winner before playoff time as Columbus visits Toronto to close the regular season.

09 Apr 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Hello!

The ice at Nationwide Arena is sporting a fresh new look ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs kicking off later this week.

09 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Atkinson Benched

Cam Atkinson has just one point in his last 11 games for the Blue Jackets. Following a third period turnover at Philadelphia Saturday, head coach John Tortorella benched the...

08 Apr 2017
by Jason Priestas

Torts: 'I'm Not Dissecting It'

Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella says the team's "circumstance" means he won't overthink their current losing streak.

08 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

Pain. Third Period Meltdown Dooms Jackets

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

No Time, No Problem: CBJ Win 3rd Straight

Looking Ahead To 2026

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CBJ Thanksgiving Snapshot

Pain. Third Period Meltdown Dooms Jackets

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

No Time, No Problem: CBJ Win 3rd Straight

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Pens Take 1-0 Lead

Videos: Torts, Nick, Saad & Calvert

Frontrunners for Adams, Vezina

Game 1: The March is On

The Fuse: Let's Rock

Malkin to Play

Werenski Back

Dansk Called Up

Jackets Announce Plaza Parties

Jackets 10/1 to Win Cup

Game One is On

Jackets Get 50

Big Goals for Key Players

Battery Mates: at Toronto (Game 82)

The Skid is Dead

Regulars Rest in Toronto

Game 82: CBJ Ends at Toronto

Hello!

Atkinson Benched

Torts: 'I'm Not Dissecting It'

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