Weekly Roundup

News and notes from the week that was: the Blue Jackets announce three coaching departures, the Cleveland Monsters begin their playoff push, and Columbus' draft lottery possibilities.

Bones Is Back

The Blue Jackets are running it back with Rick Bowness, who made it clear how this ends if things don’t change: the culture gets fixed, one way or another.

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in both teams’ season finale at Nationwide Arena. Boone Jenner scored for Columbus, while Anthony Beauvillier tied the game...

Apr 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) pulls Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (21) away from the crease 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.

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

The Columbus Blue Jackets wrap up a three-game road trip Tuesday in Raleigh against the Carolina Hurricanes. Here are five things to know before puck-drop.

09 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

3 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ WSH

Jet Greaves gets the start Sunday as the Columbus Blue Jackets continue their road trip with a stop in the Nation's Capital. Here are five things to know before puck-drop.

07 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

Another Blown Lead

An all-too-familiar scene plays out yet again, as the Columbus Blue Jackets blow a two-goal lead in the third period and fall 7-6 to the Florida Panthers in overtime Saturday...

06 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

11 Comments

Tables Turned In Shootout Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets blew another third-period lead Thursday night — but Adam Fantilli's late goal and Elvis Merzlikins' perfect shootout propelled the Blue Jackets to a 6-5...

04 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Preview: DET @ CBJ

Kirill Marchenko is back in the lineup and Elvis Merzlikins gets another start between the pipes Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Detroit Red Wings.

04 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

Blue Jackets Fight Their Way To Victory

Sean Monahan scored twice and seemingly everyone dropped the gloves in a huge, 5-3 road win for the Columbus Blue Jackets over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.

01 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

15 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ NJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets have lost four in a row as they head into Monday night's battle against the New Jersey Devils. Here are five things to know before puck-drop.

01 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

CBJ Blow 3-1 Lead, Fall In OT

The Columbus Blue Jackets controlled the second period, building a 3-1 lead through 40 minutes on goals from Sean Monahan and a shorthanded goal by Brendan Gaunce, plus a goal and...

28 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

12 Comments

Preview: PIT @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins meet Friday for the second time this season. Here are five things to know before puck-drop.

28 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

Another Late Lead Blown

The Columbus Blue Jackets went to overtime for the seventh time in 10 games Wednesday night, and again came up short in a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

26 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

Preview: TOR @ CBJ

Zach Werenski and Luca Pinelli are in and Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier are out Wednesday night as the Blue Jackets battle the Maple Leafs for the final time this season.

26 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

Blown Out In D.C.

It was not a good night in the Nation's Capital for the Blue Jackets, who lost the game 5-1 — and Zach Werenski and Mathieu Olivier to injuries.

24 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

19 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ WSH

Here are five things to know as the Columbus Blue Jackets end a four-game road trip Monday night against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

24 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

Third-Period Problems Persist

The Columbus Blue Jackets let a critical point get away on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena, blowing a two-goal third-period lead in a 4-3 OT loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Adam...

22 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

12 Comments

Mo Wins It In OT

Adam Fantilli scored twice in his hometown, including the overtime winner, in Columbus' 3-2 defeat of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

20 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ TOR

The Columbus Blue Jackets go to work Thursday night, battling the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:00 p.m. Here's what to know before the puck goes down.

20 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Werenski Reaches 400

With his sixth goal of the season on Tuesday night, Zach Werenski became the first defenseman in Columbus Blue Jackets history to hit 400 career points. He sits third on the...

19 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Point Streak Ends At Five Games

Playing their sixth game in nine nights, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked sluggish Tuesday night in a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

18 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ WPG

Elvis Merzlikins will return to the net Tuesday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Winnipeg Jets on night two of a back-to-back.

18 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

CBJ Win SO: Marchenko Clutch, Greaves Huge

The Columbus Blue Jackets outlasted the Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout, with Kirill Marchenko scoring the winner and Jet Greaves delivering clutch saves throughout the night,...

17 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

4 Comments

Weekly Roundup

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Goalie Battle: Merzlikins vs. Greaves

Coach Set, UFAs/RFAs Next

Quotables From Thursday's Presser

Weekly Roundup

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

Preview: CBJ @ WSH

Another Blown Lead

Tables Turned In Shootout Win

Preview: DET @ CBJ

Blue Jackets Fight Their Way To Victory

Preview: CBJ @ NJ

CBJ Blow 3-1 Lead, Fall In OT

Preview: PIT @ CBJ

Another Late Lead Blown

Preview: TOR @ CBJ

Blown Out In D.C.

Preview: CBJ @ WSH

Third-Period Problems Persist

Mo Wins It In OT

Preview: CBJ @ TOR

Werenski Reaches 400

Point Streak Ends At Five Games

Preview: CBJ @ WPG

CBJ Win SO: Marchenko Clutch, Greaves Huge

Pages

I'm Your Captain, Though I'm...

I'm Your Captain, Though I'm...

Boone Jenner: Sign Or No?

Trade And Free Agent List

The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season