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.

Encouraging News on KJ

Kent Johnson will not require surgery for a shoulder injury suffered on Oct. 17, according to a report from The Athletic.

25 Oct 2024
by 1OB Staff

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3T: Olivier, CBJ Set New Scoring Marks

For the third time in as many wins this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets scored six goals as they defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena.

23 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

15 Comments

Olivier Scores Twice; CBJ Down Leafs 6-2

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored five times in the first two periods and put together their most complete game of the season in a 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday...

22 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Surgery for Gudbranson

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson had surgery this week to repair an injured shoulder.

22 Oct 2024
by 1OB Staff

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Game Day 6: TOR @ CBJ

Cole Sillinger and Yegor Chinakhov have swapped spots in the top half of the Columbus Blue Jackets' lineup in advance of Tuesday night's homestand finale against the Toronto Maple...

22 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Game Day 5: Wild @ Blue Jackets

David Jiricek enters the lineup for the first time this season on Saturday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets look to repay the Minnesota Wild for an opening night loss.

19 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

3T: CBJ Erupt For Six Goals In Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-4 at Nationwide Arena on Thursday night behind six different goal scorers and 11 players with at least one point. Daniil...

18 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Johnson the Latest Injured Contributor

Kent Johnson's injury in the Blue Jackets' 6-4 win over Buffalo Thursday is the latest injury blow for a club that can't seem to catch a break.

18 Oct 2024
by 1OB Staff

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Game Day 4: Sabres @ Blue Jackets

Justin Danforth makes his season debut with Columbus as the Blue Jackets face the Buffalo Sabres in the second game of a four-game homestand.

17 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Greaves Up, Gudbranson To IR

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Erik Gudbranson on injured reserve and recalled goalie Jet Greaves up from Cleveland, giving Columbus three goalies on the roster.

16 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Jackets Celebrate Gaudreau's, Lose Opener

It was an emotional home opener for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they honored brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau pregame. The Panthers won 4-3.

15 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

7 Comments

Night And Day Start

The early-season results by the Columbus Blue Jackets are favorable as they get set for Tuesday's home opener against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.

15 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

2 Comments

New Season, New Choices At Nationwide

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced new food and beverage options available to fans at Nationwide Arena.

14 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

12 Comments

Guy Gaudreau Joins Practice

Guy Gaudreau, father of the late Johnny Gaudreau, took part as a coach during the Blue Jackets' Monday morning practice skate.

14 Oct 2024
by 1OB Staff

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CBJ Score Six Times In Win At Colorado

Six different Blue Jackets scored Saturday night in Colorado against the Avalanche, giving Columbus their first win of the season by a final of 6-4.

12 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

KJ's Big Night

Looking for a rebound season, Kent Johnson had a strong training camp and that success carried over into Thursday's season opener in which he had two points with a goal and an...

11 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

3T: CBJ Drop Evason's Debut

The Columbus Blue Jackets dropped the first game of the Dean Evason era 3-2 in the season opener to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night from Xcel Energy Center.

11 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

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CBJ Fall 3-2 In Opener

The Columbus Blue Jackets played well enough to win, but came up short to the Minnesota Wild in a 3-2 loss Thursday night to begin the 2024-25 season.

10 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Game Day 1: Blue Jackets at Wild

Elvis Merzlikins gets the start for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they open the season against the Minnesota Wild.

10 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Jenner Undergoes Surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets captain had surgery to repair an injured shoulder, the team announced Thursday.

10 Oct 2024
by 1OB Staff

3 Comments

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

Encouraging News on KJ

3T: Olivier, CBJ Set New Scoring Marks

Olivier Scores Twice; CBJ Down Leafs 6-2

Surgery for Gudbranson

Game Day 6: TOR @ CBJ

Game Day 5: Wild @ Blue Jackets

3T: CBJ Erupt For Six Goals In Win

Johnson the Latest Injured Contributor

Game Day 4: Sabres @ Blue Jackets

Greaves Up, Gudbranson To IR

Jackets Celebrate Gaudreau's, Lose Opener

Night And Day Start

New Season, New Choices At Nationwide

Guy Gaudreau Joins Practice

CBJ Score Six Times In Win At Colorado

KJ's Big Night

3T: CBJ Drop Evason's Debut

CBJ Fall 3-2 In Opener

Game Day 1: Blue Jackets at Wild

Jenner Undergoes Surgery

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