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.

3T: Surprise In Sunrise Falls Short

It was a tale of two stories in Sunrise as the Florida Panthers score three first-period goals, the Columbus Blue Jackets counter with four of their own, and the Panthers seal the...

06 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

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CBJ Rally but Lose 5-4 in OT

Forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal in the Florida Panthers 5-4 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.

06 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

4 Comments

Voronkov Scores but CBJ Lose 2-1 to WSH

Columbus Blue Jackets rookie forward Dmitri Voronkov scored his second goal of the season but they lost 2-1 to the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

04 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Send Johnson to AHL, Recall Chinakhov

The Columbus Blue Jackets assigned forward Kent Johnson to the American Hockey League and recalled forward Yegor Chinakhov.

03 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

23 Comments

Marchenko Scores First Goal In Win

Kirill Marchenko scored his first of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets struck three goals in the third period to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday from Nationwide...

02 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

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Johnson Hires Superagent Brisson

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson has changed representation and has hired CAA's Pat Brisson as his new agent.

02 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Werenski on 97.1 FM

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski spoke about the team's recent play and his partnership with defenseman Damon Severson during his appearance on 97.1 FM.

02 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

2 Comments

8 and 78 Keep Getting Better

Zach Werenski and Damon Severson will make mistakes but the duo is already showing how fruitful the pairing can be on a nightly basis for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

01 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

Marchenko Scratched Again On Monday

Kirill Marchenko hasn't scored a goal yet this season and he hasn't scored in his last 13 games dating back to the end of last year. The goals will come, however, as he and the...

31 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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Columbus Comes Up Short In Dallas

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat Jake Oettinger three times but come up short in Dallas for their fourth straight loss.

30 Oct 2023
by Ed Francis

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Voronkov Scores but CBJ Lose 5-3

Forward Dmitri Voronkov scored his first National Hockey League goal but the Columbus Blue Jackets lost in regulation for the second-straight game, falling 5-3 to the Dallas Stars...

30 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

Gaudreau Mired In Goal Slump

Johnny Gaudreau is a superstar known for being able to score lots of goals. Through eight games this season, the Columbus Blue Jacket is still searching for his first tally of the...

30 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

3T: Varlamov Shuts Out Columbus

Semyon Varlamov made all 35 saves for his first shutout of the season as the New York Islanders defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0 on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena.

28 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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Varlamov Powers NYI to 2-0 Win over CBJ

Goaltender Semyon Varlamov's 35-save shutout powered the New York Islanders past goaltender Spencer Martin and the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0.

28 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

5 Comments

Voronkov Drops Gloves, Scores First Point

It didn't take long for Dmitri Voronkov to make his presence felt in his NHL debut for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Thursday.

27 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

Bemstrom Scores 2 but CBJ Lose 4-3 (OT)

Despite two goals from forward Emil Bemstrom and three points from forward Jack Roslovic, the Columbus Blue Jackets dropped their second-consecutive game in overtime, losing 4-3 to...

26 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

22 Comments

Johnson a Healthy Scratch @ MTL

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson is likely going to be a healthy scratch for the second time in this early season.

26 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

25 Comments

3T: First Multi-Point Game For Fantilli

Adam Fantilli recorded his first-career multi-point game in a losing effort as the Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday in overtime at Nationwide Arena.

25 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

4 Comments

Fantilli Scores but CBJ Lose 3-2 (OT)

Center Adam Fantilli scored his second goal in as many games but the Columbus Blue Jackets fell 3-2 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena. #CBJ

24 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Danforth Is Second On Club In Goals

Justin Danforth isn't the flashiest player, but he's proven to be an instrumental key for success for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the team is better for having him in the lineup...

24 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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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

3T: Surprise In Sunrise Falls Short

CBJ Rally but Lose 5-4 in OT

Voronkov Scores but CBJ Lose 2-1 to WSH

CBJ Send Johnson to AHL, Recall Chinakhov

Marchenko Scores First Goal In Win

Johnson Hires Superagent Brisson

Werenski on 97.1 FM

8 and 78 Keep Getting Better

Marchenko Scratched Again On Monday

Columbus Comes Up Short In Dallas

Voronkov Scores but CBJ Lose 5-3

Gaudreau Mired In Goal Slump

3T: Varlamov Shuts Out Columbus

Varlamov Powers NYI to 2-0 Win over CBJ

Voronkov Drops Gloves, Scores First Point

Bemstrom Scores 2 but CBJ Lose 4-3 (OT)

Johnson a Healthy Scratch @ MTL

3T: First Multi-Point Game For Fantilli

Fantilli Scores but CBJ Lose 3-2 (OT)

Danforth Is Second On Club In Goals

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