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.

It's All Part Of The Plan

The acquisitions of Zach Aston-Reese and Kevin Labanc and the decision to send Denton Mateychuk and James Malatesta down had some skeptics, but make no mistake about it: they were...

09 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Aston-Reese Joins Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets remained active Monday, adding veteran forward Zach Aston-Reese off waivers from the Vegas Golden Knights.

07 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Roster Finalized

The Columbus Blue Jackets have finalized their roster for Thursday's season-opener against the Minnesota Wild.

07 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Jackets Ink Labanc

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Kevin Labanc to a one-year contract, adding depth to the forward position just days before the season starts.

05 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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NHL Debut Imminent For Mateychuk?

Scoring twice in three games, Denton Mateychuk has performed admirably throughout training camp for the Columbus Blue Jackets. With one more preseason game before the season gets...

04 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

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A Little Offense, A Lot Of Upside

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 3-2-0 in the preseason and have scored goals in waves including a pair of six-goal plus outputs over the weekend.

01 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

KJ Back From Torn Labrum

Following torn labrum surgery in March, Kent Johnson resumed on-ice activity with a two-point night and an empty-net goal in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 3-0 win on Wednesday over...

27 Sep 2024
by Will Chase

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Jackets Fall 6-1 in Preseason Opener

The Columbus Blue Jackets kicked off the preseason on Monday, falling to the Buffalo Sabres 6-1 at KeyBank Center. Mathieu Olivier scored for Columbus, Jet Greaves made 12 saves,...

24 Sep 2024
by Will Chase

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Nash Promoted

The Columbus Blue Jackets have promoted Rick Nash from the director of player development to the director of hockey operations.

20 Sep 2024
by Ed Francis

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Meeting Jordan Harris

The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired defenseman Jordan Harris in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens which sent Patrik Laine the other way. We get to know more about the new Blue...

20 Sep 2024
by Will Chase

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Plans To Honor Johnny, Matthew

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced their preliminary plans to honor the Gaudreau brothers throughout the 2024-25 season.

18 Sep 2024
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Sign JVR

The Columbus Blue Jackets are signing free agent James van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $900k contract. #CBJ

15 Sep 2024
by Ed Francis

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Mateychuk Eyes Columbus Roster Spot

Denton Mateychuk will participate in the prospects tournament in Buffalo this weekend. The 20-year-old is hoping to crack the NHL lineup in Columbus this year.

13 Sep 2024
by Will Chase

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On And Off The Ice, Johnny Did It All

Johnny Gaudreau played two seasons for the Columbus Blue Jackets, leading the team in points and assists in both years and packing a reel of highlights on and off the ice.

10 Sep 2024
by Will Chase

Remembering The Gaudreaus

The funerals of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were Monday, as family, friends, teammates, and hockey world gave a heart-wrenching goodbye to the brothers.

09 Sep 2024
by Ed Francis

Meredith Gaudreau's Eulogy

Meredith Gaudreau offered a heartbreaking yet beautiful tribute to her late husband Johnny and thanked the city of Columbus.

09 Sep 2024
by 1OB Staff

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JG And Columbus Made For Each Other

On July 13, 2022, the first day of free agency in the NHL, Johnny Gaudreau chose the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the rest is history. What it meant for the city and the community to...

02 Sep 2024
by Will Chase

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Gaudreau's Charity Work

Johnny Gaudreau's charity work, like everything he else he did, was something he did with passion.

01 Sep 2024
by Ed Francis

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5th Line Remembers Johnny Hockey

Since the tragic news of Johnny Gaudreau's passing was announced, Columbus Blue Jacket fans have shown up in droves to remember the man known as Johnny Hockey.

31 Aug 2024
by Ed Francis

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Gaudreau Tributes Pour In

Tributes and condolences from the sports world have poured in following the sudden and tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau.

30 Aug 2024
by Ed Francis

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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

It's All Part Of The Plan

Aston-Reese Joins Jackets

Roster Finalized

Jackets Ink Labanc

NHL Debut Imminent For Mateychuk?

A Little Offense, A Lot Of Upside

KJ Back From Torn Labrum

Jackets Fall 6-1 in Preseason Opener

Nash Promoted

Meeting Jordan Harris

Plans To Honor Johnny, Matthew

CBJ Sign JVR

Mateychuk Eyes Columbus Roster Spot

On And Off The Ice, Johnny Did It All

Remembering The Gaudreaus

Meredith Gaudreau's Eulogy

JG And Columbus Made For Each Other

Gaudreau's Charity Work

5th Line Remembers Johnny Hockey

Gaudreau Tributes Pour In

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