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.

Jackets Down Devils, Clinch Playoff Spot

It wasn't conventional, but what about this season has been? The Blue Jackets used two penalty shot goals to beat New Jersey on Sunday and clinch a playoff spot.

19 Mar 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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The Blue Jackets Are In!

With a win over the New Jersey Devils this afternoon in Newark, the Blue Jackets have secured a playoff spot for the third time in franchise history.

19 Mar 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Wennberg Out Vs. Devils

One day after suffering a hard hit against the Islanders, Alexander Wennberg is out of the lineup for the Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey.

19 Mar 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Game 71: On The Verge

The Blue Jackets can punch their ticket to the dance with a win over the Devils on Sunday afternoon at Prudential Center.

19 Mar 2017
by 1OB Staff

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On the Verge

With a win Sunday over the New Jersey Devils, the Blue Jackets can clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for just the third time in franchise history.

19 Mar 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Cam Strikes in Overtime

Cam Atkinson's game-winner in overtime gave the Blue Jackets a 3-2 win over the Islanders, and more importantly, moved Columbus to the top of the NHL standings.

18 Mar 2017
by Jason Priestas

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Battery Mates: at NY Islanders (Game 70)

1st Ohio Battery selects the three stars after the Blue Jackets' overtime victory over the New York Islanders.

18 Mar 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Harrington Draws Back In

Scott Harrington has been a patient observer as the Blue Jackets roll down the stretch, but he's back in the lineup this afternoon in Brooklyn.

18 Mar 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Wait, What?

Blue Jackets play-by-play announcer Jeff Rimer was once involved in a clubhouse fight with Pete Rose when the player was with the Montreal Expos. The 80s were wild, man.

17 Mar 2017
by Jason Priestas

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Another One

The Columbus Blue Jackets set a franchise record with 26 home wins on the season, topping the previous mark, set in 2008-09.

16 Mar 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Battery Mates: vs. Florida (Game 69)

1st Ohio Battery selects the three stars after the Blue Jackets picked up a 2-1 win over the Panthers.

16 Mar 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Jackets Fight Back

Zach Werenski's shot from a bad angle gave the Blue Jackets all the energy they needed to fight back for a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers at Nationwide Arena Thursday night.

16 Mar 2017
by Jason Priestas

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Sedlak Is Back

Columbus has activated center Lukas Sedlak from injured reserve, adding yet another player to the team's forward depth.

16 Mar 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Jackets Sign Vigneault

The Blue Jackets announced the signing of Clarkson forward Sam Vigneault to a two-year entry level contract.

15 Mar 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Jackets 12/1 to Win Cup

At 12/1 the Columbus Blue Jackets have the fifth-best odds in the NHL to capture the Stanley Cup.

15 Mar 2017
by 1OB Staff

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CBJ to Celebrate Fans

The Columbus Blue Jackets will hold a 5th Line Appreciation Day for fans of the organization on Saturday, March 25. Giveaways, fan-friendly attractions are in the works.

14 Mar 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Battery Mates: at Philadelphia (Game 68)

1st Ohio Battery picks its three stars after a 5-3 Blue Jackets victory in Philadelphia on Monday night.

13 Mar 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Jackets Make Club History

With a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, the Blue Jackets set franchise records for wins and points in a season.

13 Mar 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Dubinsky's Winner Tops Flyers

The Blue Jackets surrendered another early lead Monday night in Philadelphia, but this time, they had enough in the tank to claw back for the win.

13 Mar 2017
by Jason Priestas

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Calvert, Anderson Back For CBJ

The Blue Jackets lineup will receive another shakeup with the projected returns of Matt Calvert and Josh Anderson tonight vs. Philadelphia.

13 Mar 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Pain. Third Period Meltdown Dooms Jackets

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

No Time, No Problem: CBJ Win 3rd Straight

Looking Ahead To 2026

"Enough Is Enough." Marchment Sparking CBJ

CBJ Thanksgiving Snapshot

Pain. Third Period Meltdown Dooms Jackets

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

No Time, No Problem: CBJ Win 3rd Straight

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Jackets Down Devils, Clinch Playoff Spot

The Blue Jackets Are In!

Wennberg Out Vs. Devils

Game 71: On The Verge

On the Verge

Cam Strikes in Overtime

Battery Mates: at NY Islanders (Game 70)

Harrington Draws Back In

Wait, What?

Another One

Battery Mates: vs. Florida (Game 69)

Jackets Fight Back

Sedlak Is Back

Jackets Sign Vigneault

Jackets 12/1 to Win Cup

CBJ to Celebrate Fans

Battery Mates: at Philadelphia (Game 68)

Jackets Make Club History

Dubinsky's Winner Tops Flyers

Calvert, Anderson Back For CBJ

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