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.

SJ: 2, CBJ: 1 (OT)

The Columbus Blue Jackets got in excess of 50 shots on goal Tuesday night but fell in overtime to the San Jose Sharks.

06 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

Game Day #12: CBJ @ SJ

Game Day #12: The Columbus Blue Jackets play some late-night hockey Tuesday when they begin a California road trip in San Jose against the Sharks.

05 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Tests Only Get Larger From Here

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been among the early-season surprises after a 5-3-1 October. But after back-to-back blowout losses to the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals, the...

05 Nov 2024
by Will Chase

3T: Back-To-Back Thumping's

The Washington Capitals thumped the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Saturday behind a five-goal first period at Capital One Arena. Alex Ovechkin scored the 859th goal of his career to...

03 Nov 2024
by Will Chase

WSH: 7, CBJ: 2

The Columbus Blue Jackets gave up five goals in the first period and were never in the game Saturday in a 7-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.

02 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

8 Comments

Game Day #11: CBJ @ WSH

Daniil Tarasov gets the nod between the pipes for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they face the Washington Capitals in the second half of their first back-to-back of the season.

02 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

3T: Ehlers Four-Point Night Sinks Jackets

Nikolaj Ehlers had four points including a hat trick, and Kyle Connor extended his point streak to 11 games as the Winnipeg Jets improved to a franchise-best 10-1-0 mark after...

02 Nov 2024
by Will Chase

WPG: 6, CBJ: 2

Both Sean's scored but nothing else went in Columbus' favor Friday night against the Winnipeg Jets in a 6-2 loss to the best team in hockey.

01 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

10 Comments

Game Day #10: WPG @ CBJ

Game Day #10: Dmitri Voronkov is back in the lineup for the #CBJ in a big early-season test against the league-best Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.

01 Nov 2024
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

3T: Elvis Shuts Out Islanders

Elvis Merzlikins made 26 saves for his 11th career shutout and Damon Severson's third-period goal broke a scoreless tie to help the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the New York...

31 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

4 Comments

Back to Back W's

The Columbus Blue Jackets got a 28-save shutout from Elvis Merzlikins in a 2-0 win over the New York Islanders.

30 Oct 2024
by 1OB Staff

13 Comments

Game Day #9: NYI @ CBJ

Game Day 9: The Columbus Blue Jackets are rolling with the same lineup as Monday when they face the New York Islanders on Wednesday evening.

30 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

82 - 19 - 4 Sizzle In Monday's Win

Mikael Pyyhtia scored his first career goal and the rest of his line, including Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger, shined as the trio combined for three goals in another six-goal...

29 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

4 Comments

3T: Six More Goals, Another Win

Mikael Pyyhtia scored his first career goal and the Columbus Blue Jackets potted six goals once again as they beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 on Monday night at Nationwide Arena.

29 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

6 Comments

CBJ: 6, EDM: 1

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored six times for the fourth time in eight games and Elvis Merzlikins was nearly perfect as the #CBJ roll Edmonton 6-1.

28 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

13 Comments

Game Day #8: EDM @ CBJ

Game Day #8: Several Blue Jackets are under the weather and will be game-time decisions when Columbus faces the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night, according to coach Dean Evason.

28 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

Jackets Skid At Bridgestone Reaches 9

Despite a 2-0 lead, the Columbus Blue Jackets fell short 4-3 in overtime to the Nashville Predators on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. Daniil Tarasov made 29 saves.

27 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

3 Comments

Jackets Pick Up A Point In Nashville

The Columbus Blue Jackets jumped out to a 2-0 lead Saturday night in Nashville but walked away with just one point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators.

26 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Davidson In The Booth

During the broadcast of Saturday's game against the Nashville Predators, it was announced that John Davidson will fill in for Jody Shelley on commentary for Monday night's Blue...

26 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Game Day 7: CBJ @ NSH

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in Nashville on Saturday night to face the Predators. It's a place they've struggled mightily in the past, but is this a new era?

26 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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

SJ: 2, CBJ: 1 (OT)

Game Day #12: CBJ @ SJ

Tests Only Get Larger From Here

3T: Back-To-Back Thumping's

WSH: 7, CBJ: 2

Game Day #11: CBJ @ WSH

3T: Ehlers Four-Point Night Sinks Jackets

WPG: 6, CBJ: 2

Game Day #10: WPG @ CBJ

3T: Elvis Shuts Out Islanders

Back to Back W's

Game Day #9: NYI @ CBJ

82 - 19 - 4 Sizzle In Monday's Win

3T: Six More Goals, Another Win

CBJ: 6, EDM: 1

Game Day #8: EDM @ CBJ

Jackets Skid At Bridgestone Reaches 9

Jackets Pick Up A Point In Nashville

Davidson In The Booth

Game Day 7: CBJ @ NSH

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