Late-Season Collapse

Six games remain, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are spiraling. A brutal 1-5-1 stretch, mounting injuries, and missed opportunities have dropped them out of playoff position after climbing as high as second in the Metro just a few weeks ago. What...

Mar 29, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) reaches for the loose puck with Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic (47) during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

Canes Blow Past Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets managed just ten shots on goal Thursday night — tied for the fewest in franchise history — in an ugly 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

The Columbus Blue Jackets couldn’t keep up with the Carolina Hurricanes' red-hot power play, surrendering three man-advantage goals in a 5-2 loss at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night. Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli snapped goal droughts for...

Mar 31, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first 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.

5 Things: Jarmo Dishes

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen is certain Pierre-Luc Dubois and Vladislav Gavrikov will be re-signed, has a seven-year plan and talks centers.

03 Sep 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Not Banking On A Blockbuster

Jarmo Kekalainen isn't solely banking on a blockbuster deal to improve the Blue Jackets' scoring.

02 Sep 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Panthers To Hire Zito

Blue Jackets associate general manager Bill Zito will be hired by the Florida Panthers as their general manager.

01 Sep 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

4 Comments

“I Don't Think We're Far Off”

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen says he thinks Columbus isn't "far off" from competing for Stanley Cup titles.

01 Sep 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Comments

Staying On An Upward Trajectory

Oliver Bjorkstrand's ability to stay on an upward trajectory will give the Blue Jackets a quality scorer for the foreseeable future.

31 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

1 Comment

G for F?

The Blue Jackets need offense, but they may have to part with one of their stalwart goaltenders to acquire it.

31 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

13 Comments

Ryan Reaves Speaks Out

The NHL postseason took a pause on Thursday in light of the Jacob Blake shooting, and Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves spoke to the impact of the postponing.

28 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Playoffs On Pause

After the NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS seeing postponed games in protest to the police shooting of Jacob Blake, the NHL players have voted to postponed the playoffs for Thursday and...

27 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

5 Comments

Showed Why Columbus Stayed Patient

Vladislav Gavrikov ended his first full NHL season as one of the Blue Jackets' top defensemen, showing why they brought him to the team.

27 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Important Offseason Dates To Know

The Blue Jackets enter the offseason a month-and-a-half from the NHL Entry Draft starting and two-and-a-half months from training camp beginning.

26 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

4 Comments

Torts Fined $25,000

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was fined $25,000 for his conduct during a post-game press conference following his team's elimination from the playoffs.

25 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

2 Comments

Improving On The Margins

The Blue Jackets will aim to improve on the margins this offseason – even as they go chasing stars – as they look to take the next step.

25 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

1 Comment

Regular Season Bubble?

Life in the bubble could continue into the 2020-21 NHL regular season, but in a modified format.

25 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

Living Up To All Expectations

Seth Jones and Zach Werenski showed out as possibly the NHL's best defensive pairing in the postseason, becoming the Blue Jackets' identity.

24 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

1 Comment

Bubble Hockey: A Success

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen and coach John Tortorella view their experience being in the "bubble" as a success.

23 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

10 Thoughts From Torts and Jarmo

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen discuss the playoffs, the next step, offseason and more.

21 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

A Step In The Right Direction

Pierre-Luc Dubois made the next step in his career this postseason by leading the Blue Jackets in both goals (4) and assists (6) in the two series.

21 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Not All Is Overshadowed

The abrupt end to the Blue Jackets' season hurts Columbus, but it doesn't completely overshadow their progress and achievements.

20 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

“A Hard One To Take”

The Blue Jackets' run of tough luck continued with their season-ending 5-4 loss to the Lightning, which Nick Foligno described as “a hard one to take.”

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Gut Punch

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a comeback, blew their own lead, then lost in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning, officially eliminating themselves from the postseason.

19 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

A Deep Dive Into The Postseason Race

Werenski Helps USA To Gold Medal Game

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

Columbus Blue Jackets News

5 Things: Jarmo Dishes

Not Banking On A Blockbuster

Panthers To Hire Zito

“I Don't Think We're Far Off”

Staying On An Upward Trajectory

G for F?

Ryan Reaves Speaks Out

Playoffs On Pause

Showed Why Columbus Stayed Patient

Important Offseason Dates To Know

Torts Fined $25,000

Improving On The Margins

Regular Season Bubble?

Living Up To All Expectations

Bubble Hockey: A Success

10 Thoughts From Torts and Jarmo

A Step In The Right Direction

Not All Is Overshadowed

“A Hard One To Take”

Gut Punch

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