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.

Dubois Ties Assists Record

Pierre-Luc Dubois ties the Blue Jackets' record for most assists in a single postseason with six. His 10 points are second-most in a postseason in club history.

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Preview: Game 5

The Blue Jackets need to win three games in a row to advance in the playoffs, beginning with Wednesday's Game 5 against the Lightning.

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Fight Another Day

The Columbus Blue Jackets face elimination for the first time in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, and despite a strong effort in Game 4, it needs to be better to keep playing.

19 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

3 Things: Identity, First Goal, Momentum

The Blue Jackets are clinging to their identity, Boone Jenner discusses the importance of scoring first and Columbus could gain some momentum from its loss.

18 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Need A Franchise-First Comeback

In order to get by the Lightning and advance to the second round, the Blue Jackets need to pull off a playoff series comeback for the first time in franchise history.

18 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

“We Can't Get Frustrated”

John Tortorella says it's not worth the Blue Jackets getting frustrated, but they're now facing a 3-1 series deficit with three one-goal losses to the Lightning.

17 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Missed Chances

The Blue Jackets had their chances, but couldn't find the back of the net more than once as the Lightning were victorious in Game 4, 2-1.

17 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Atkinson Back For Game 4

Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson returns to the lineup on Monday for Game 4 versus the Lightning after missing the past two games.

17 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Preview: Game 4

The Blue Jackets are seeking to even their first-round matchup with the Lightning at 2-2 on Monday afternoon.

17 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Jarmo's Cap Space Plans

On Saturday, GM Jarmo Kekalainen spoke on the Blue Jackets' game plan this summer regarding their restricted free agents, cap space, and more.

17 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

3 Things: Hitting A Wall, Bemstrom, Nash

John Tortorella thinks the Blue Jackets might have "hit a wall" in Game 3, Emil Bemstrom should learn from his missed shot and Riley Nash has played well.

16 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Small Margin for Error Evident

The Blue Jackets had minimal margin for error in a 3-2 loss to the Lightning, putting them behind in the first-round series.

16 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Gassed

The Blue Jackets didn't play their best game tonight, and the Lightning capitalized on their mistakes as Columbus fell in Game 3.

15 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Preview: Game 3

The Blue Jackets are after back-to-back wins in the postseason for the first time when they meet the Lightning on Saturday afternoon.

15 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

2 Comments

3 Things: Wennberg, PLD, Power Play

Alexander Wennberg's goal was a long time coming, Pierre-Luc Dubois is rising and the Blue Jackets' power play is showing signs of life.

14 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

1 Comment

All Calls: Wennberg's Beaut

Check out five different play-by-play calls of Alexander Wennberg's ridiculous dangle and score in Thursday's Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

14 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

3 Comments

“A Really Complete Game”

The Blue Jackets' defense and strong showing from Joonas Korpisalo played a large role in the offense getting chances en route to a 3-1 win against the Lightning.

13 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

1 Comment

Bounce-Back Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets even the Eastern Conference Round One series with the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 3-1 Game 2 win on Thursday afternoon.

13 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Atkinson, Gerbe Out For Game 2

The Blue Jackets will be without Cam Atkinson and Nathan Gerbe who have been deemed unfit to play on Thursday, putting Devin Shore and Emil Bemstrom into the lineup.

13 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Preview: Game 2

The Columbus Blue Jackets will look for revenge in Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning after finding themselves on the wrong side of a five-overtime marathon loss.

13 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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

Dubois Ties Assists Record

Preview: Game 5

Fight Another Day

3 Things: Identity, First Goal, Momentum

Need A Franchise-First Comeback

“We Can't Get Frustrated”

Missed Chances

Atkinson Back For Game 4

Preview: Game 4

Jarmo's Cap Space Plans

3 Things: Hitting A Wall, Bemstrom, Nash

Small Margin for Error Evident

Gassed

Preview: Game 3

3 Things: Wennberg, PLD, Power Play

All Calls: Wennberg's Beaut

“A Really Complete Game”

Bounce-Back Win

Atkinson, Gerbe Out For Game 2

Preview: Game 2

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