Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Only limited lineups are expected Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night in Buffalo. Here are five things to know before the puck drops in a huge game.

Dramatic Comeback

The game — and season — looked to be over. Enter Adam Fantilli, whose goal with 17 seconds left in regulation propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a chaotic 4-3 comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

Losing Streak At 6

Kyle Connor scored twice to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan Provorov opened the scoring early for Columbus, but the Jackets couldn’t generate enough offense as their...

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Trade Jonathan Quick to VGK

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded goaltender Jonathan Quick to the Vegas Golden Knights.

02 Mar 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Trade Voracek to ARZ

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Jakub Voracek and a sixth-round pick to the Arizona Coyotes.

02 Mar 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Kekalainen Says LAK 1st "In Play"

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen spoke to the media Wednesday and said the first-round pick they acquired from the Los Angeles Kings is still "in play" ahead...

01 Mar 2023
by Coby Maeir

10 Comments

CBJ Trade Gavrikov & Korpisalo to LA

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded goaltender Joonas Korpisalo and defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for goaltender Jonathan Quick, a 2023...

01 Mar 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Robinson Hat Trick Helps CBJ Win Beat BUF

Forward Eric Robinson scored his first-career hat trick and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins made 39 saves to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3.

28 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Trade Gustav Nyquist to MIN

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Gustav Nyquist to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round pick that was originally owned by the Boston Bruins.

28 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Chinakhov and Meyer Activated off IR

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated forwards Yegor Chinakhov and Carson Meyer off injured reserve and loaned them to the American Hockey League's Cleveland Monsters.

27 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

Kaprizov Powers MIN Past CBJ 3-2

Forward Kirill Kaprizov scored a hat trick and outshined goaltender Elvis Merzlikins as the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in overtime.

26 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Beat EDM 6-5 Despite McDavid's 2 Goals

Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Kirill Marchenko and Jack Roslovic each scored two goals as the team beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5.

25 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

Jackets Shutout 2-0 by Wild

Thanks to a brilliant performance by forward Kirill Kaprizov, the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0, ending Columbus' three-game point streak.

23 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Jackets Lose 3-2 in OT to Coyotes

Center Boone Jenner scored his 17th goal of the season but the Arizona Coyotes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in overtime.

19 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

Gaudreau-less Jackets Win 4-1

The Columbus Blue Jackets' fourth line combined for two goals and seven points and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 29 saves as Columbus beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 at American...

18 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

Korpisalo Stands Tall As CBJ Win 3-1

Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and Patrik Laine scored his 15th goal of the year as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1.

16 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

1 Comment

Gaudreau Scores, CBJ Lose Heartbreaker 3-2

Forward Johnny Gaudreau scored his 15th goal of the season but defenseman Ryan Graves scored with 1.4 seconds left in regulation and the New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue...

14 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

NJD @ CBJ: News & Notes from Morning Skate

Defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov is scratched for trade-related reasons, goaltender Elvis Merzlikins starts, and more from morning skate ahead of Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey...

14 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Johnson and Marchenko Score, CBJ Win 4-3

Forwards Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko each recorded a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday.

11 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Shout out 3-0

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo kept his team in the game with 38 saves but the Blue Jackets were shut out for the first time since Jan. 8 and lost 3-0 to the Toronto...

10 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

10 Comments

TOR @ CBJ: News & Notes from Morning Skate

News and notes ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets' matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

10 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

Gaudreau Scores but CBJ Lost 4-3 in OT

Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 29 saves to keep the Columbus Blue Jackets in the game and Johnny Gaudreau scored a game-tying third-period goal but Columbus fell 4-3 in overtime...

31 Jan 2023
by Coby Maeir

WSH @ CBJ: Notes from Morning Skate

Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo starts, defenseman Marcus Bjork is back, and more from morning skate ahead of this season's third matchup between Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals...

31 Jan 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Dramatic Comeback

Preview: CBJ @ DET

What's In A Line?

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Dramatic Comeback

Losing Streak At 6

Columbus Blue Jackets News

CBJ Trade Jonathan Quick to VGK

CBJ Trade Voracek to ARZ

Kekalainen Says LAK 1st "In Play"

CBJ Trade Gavrikov & Korpisalo to LA

Robinson Hat Trick Helps CBJ Win Beat BUF

CBJ Trade Gustav Nyquist to MIN

Chinakhov and Meyer Activated off IR

Kaprizov Powers MIN Past CBJ 3-2

CBJ Beat EDM 6-5 Despite McDavid's 2 Goals

Jackets Shutout 2-0 by Wild

Jackets Lose 3-2 in OT to Coyotes

Gaudreau-less Jackets Win 4-1

Korpisalo Stands Tall As CBJ Win 3-1

Gaudreau Scores, CBJ Lose Heartbreaker 3-2

NJD @ CBJ: News & Notes from Morning Skate

Johnson and Marchenko Score, CBJ Win 4-3

CBJ Shout out 3-0

TOR @ CBJ: News & Notes from Morning Skate

Gaudreau Scores but CBJ Lost 4-3 in OT

WSH @ CBJ: Notes from Morning Skate

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The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

Game Preview: No Changes Expected To...

The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

WTF!! MLB

The KJ Conundrum