Wild Outlast Jackets 5-2

Joel Eriksson Ek's third-period goal to break the tie was the difference as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena to win their sixth straight. Zach Werenski scored twice for Columbus,...

Dec 18, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period at Nationwide Arena.

Preview: MIN @ CBJ

Jet Greaves will be between the pipes Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets look to cool the red-hot Minnesota Wild. Here are five things to know before the puck goes down.

Losing Streak Over

After five games without a win, the Columbus Blue Jackets finally got back in the win column, beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena. Adam Fantilli scored the game-winner, while Zach Werenski added two goals...

Dec 16, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) celebrates his goalagainst the Anaheim Ducks during the second 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.

CBJ Beat Boston 5-2

Behind goals from forwards Kirill Marchenko, Dmitri Voronkov, Justin Danforth, Yegor Chinakhov, and defenseman Ivan Provorov, the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Boston Bruins 5-2...

27 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Merzlikins' Improved Play A Sight To See

Elvis Merzlikins is 5-7-3 with a 3.11 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season. But he's looked like a different goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets so...

27 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

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3T: Third Period Letdown Costs Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko and Johnny Gaudreau scored a pair of third-period goals for the Columbus Blue Jackets but the Carolina Hurricanes responded with three-straight goals in the final...

26 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

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CBJ Lose 3-2 to CAR

Despite a 40-save performance from goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, the Columbus Blue Jackets surrendered a two-goal third-period lead and lost 3-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes.

26 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Winning Streak: CBJ Beat NJD 2-1

Behind a gutsy 40-save performance from Elvis Merzlikins and Boone Jenner's 11th goal of the season, the Blue Jackets beat the Devils 2-1 to win their second straight game. #CBJ

24 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Boqvist Shows Flashes

With two assists against his former team, the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist showed flashes of the player he can become.

24 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

Blue Jackets President Of Hockey Operations John Davidson On The Team's Struggles: "We've Got Some Veteran Players Who Haven't Played Up To Their Capabilities"

Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations John Davidson was on 97.1 FM The Fan to talk about the team's struggles, Kent Johnson's demotion, and more.

23 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Get-Right Game: Jackets Crush Hawks 7-3

Center Boone Jenner scored two goals as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat center Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Wednesday at Nationwide Arena.

22 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

11 Comments

Severson's Injury Opens Up An Opportunity

Damon Severson will miss time with an oblique injury. That means a spot opens up on the blue line as the Columbus Blue Jackets try to fill the void.

22 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

5 Comments

CBJ Recall Eric Robinson

The Blue Jackets recalled forward Eric Robinson from the American Hockey League's Cleveland Monsters after he posted 1-3--4 in nine games with Cleveland. #CBJ

21 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

6 Comments

KJ Has 11 Points In 7 Games For Monsters

Kent Johnson has embraced his opportunity to go to the AHL and turn his game around. Seven games later, Johnson is tied for third on the Cleveland Monsters with 11 points.

21 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

6 Comments

Severson Out Six Weeks

Defenseman Damon Severson will miss the next six weeks as a result of an oblique injury, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday.

21 Nov 2023
by Ed Francis

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Where Do Answers Lie For Poor Start?

Playoffs or not, the Columbus Blue Jackets surely had a different start to the season in mind than what has transpired this year. What does ownership think and where do the answers...

20 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

28 Comments

3T: Losing Streak At Nine

Ryan Poehling had a three-point night to power the Philadelphia Flyers to their fifth straight win on Sunday at Wells Fargo Center. The Columbus Blue Jackets dropped their ninth...

19 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Jenner Scores but Jackets Lose 5-2 to PHI

Forward Boone Jenner scored his eighth goal of the season but the Columbus Blue Jackets lost their ninth straight game to the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-2.

19 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

9 Comments

Gaudreau Scores But CBJ Lose 4-3

Forward Johnny Gaudreau scored for the first time in 16 days but the Columbus Blue Jackets lost their eighth straight game, falling 4-3 to the Washington Capitals in Washington,...

18 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

4 Comments

Jenner Sets Games Played Record

No player in Columbus Blue Jackets history has appeared in more regular season games for the club than captain Boone Jenner, who played in his 675th game on Saturday in Washington...

18 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

Dumais and Brindley Flying High

Columbus Blue Jackets forward prospects Jordan Dumais of the Halifax Mooseheads and Gavin Brindley of the Michigan Wolverines have been leading their respective leagues in several...

18 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Another Third Period Collapse

Logan Cooley and Lawson Crouse scored 28 seconds apart in the third period to lift the Arizona Coyotes over the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday at Nationwide Arena.

16 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

CBJ Recall Fix-Wolansky, Assign Bemstrom

After forward Emil Bemstrom cleared waivers and was assigned to the American Hockey League, the Columbus Blue Jackets recalled forward Trey Fix-Wolansky ahead of Thursday's game...

16 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Wild Outlast Jackets 5-2

Preview: MIN @ CBJ

Losing Streak Over

CBJ Thanksgiving Snapshot

Fantilli, Greaves Shine Back Home

Has Jet Been Given The Keys?

Wild Outlast Jackets 5-2

Preview: MIN @ CBJ

Losing Streak Over

Columbus Blue Jackets News

CBJ Beat Boston 5-2

Merzlikins' Improved Play A Sight To See

3T: Third Period Letdown Costs Blue Jackets

CBJ Lose 3-2 to CAR

Winning Streak: CBJ Beat NJD 2-1

Boqvist Shows Flashes

Blue Jackets President Of Hockey Operations John Davidson On The Team's Struggles: "We've Got Some Veteran Players Who Haven't Played Up To Their Capabilities"

Get-Right Game: Jackets Crush Hawks 7-3

Severson's Injury Opens Up An Opportunity

CBJ Recall Eric Robinson

KJ Has 11 Points In 7 Games For Monsters

Severson Out Six Weeks

Where Do Answers Lie For Poor Start?

3T: Losing Streak At Nine

Jenner Scores but Jackets Lose 5-2 to PHI

Gaudreau Scores But CBJ Lose 4-3

Jenner Sets Games Played Record

Dumais and Brindley Flying High

Another Third Period Collapse

CBJ Recall Fix-Wolansky, Assign Bemstrom

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Moving Forward

Is It Time For A Shake Up?

The Elvis Conundrum

Skating Under the Radar?

Coming Next Year?