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Rick Bowness Will Return as Head Coach of the Blue Jackets

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.

Preview: Last Game Of The Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets are not heading to the postseason but will be in action one final time in this season when they face Alev Ovechkin and the Capitals on Tuesday.

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CBJ Fall To Bobrovsky, Panthers

The Blue Jackets' scoring struggles were magnified tonight in their loss to the Panthers. They generated many chances, but couldn't put enough away.

09 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Line Changes, Korpi Again

There aren't any lineup changes tonight for the Blue Jackets, but the lines have shuffled quite a bit as Joonas Korpisalo is set to make his eighth consecutive start in net.

09 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Preview: FLA @ CBJ

The Florida Panthers are back in town as the Columbus Blue Jackets begin a four-game homestand at Nationwide Arena.

09 Mar 2021
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Fall in Dallas

It was a tough game for the Blue Jackets in Dallas as they fell to a solid Stars team, 5-0.

06 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Preview: CBJ @ DAL

The Blue Jackets have won two straight going into their Saturday showdown against the Dallas Stars. A third straight win is on the table.

06 Mar 2021
by Sam Blazer

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Improved Forechecking

John Tortorella was happy with how the Blue Jackets played tonight, especially their consistent forechecking all game.

04 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Jackets Shut Down Stars

The Blue Jackets decided to keep the good times rolling as they took down the Dallas Stars, 3-2 inside of American Airlines Arena.

04 Mar 2021
by Sam Blazer

Preview: CBJ @ DAL

Cam Atkinson and the Columbus Blue Jackets will look to build off Tuesday's win as they make their first trip of the season to Dallas for a matchup against the Stars.

04 Mar 2021
by Ed Francis

Up to 25% Capacity

Following the public health order going into effect yesterday that permits 25% capacity at indoor sporting events, the Blue Jackets will have 25% capacity going forward, starting...

03 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

W + Fans = Great Night

The return of fans at Nationwide Arena gave the Blue Jackets a big boost during their 4-1 victory over the Red Wings tonight.

02 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Back on Track

Confidence = found. The Blue Jackets played with swagger tonight, defeating the Red Wings, 4-1.

02 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

In Torts, Jarmo Trusts

John Tortorella and the rest of the Blue Jackets coaching staff have Jarmo Kekalainen's trust that they will get the Blue Jackets out of their current situation.

02 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Savvy Trade?

If the Blue Jackets continue to free fall down the Central Division standings, teams will come knocking for their players at the trade deadline. David Savard is a top candidate for...

02 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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