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.

An Instant Classic

The Blue Jackets' five-overtime thriller in Game 1 against Tampa Bay did massive numbers for NBC Sports, becoming the network's third most-watched game for first day coverage.

13 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

Series Start Times, TV Info

We've got you covered. Here are dates, puck drop times, broadcast information, and streaming options for every game of the First Round series between the Blue Jackets and...

10 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

3 Things: Recovery, Jones, Offense

The Blue Jackets are taking Wednesday to rest and replenish after the five-overtime loss, Seth Jones is getting attention and the offense has to get going.

12 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

By the Numbers

The fourth-longest game in NHL history between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning had as many records as you can count. Relive them all here.

12 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

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The Wrong Side of History

John Tortorella's message to the Blue Jackets is simple – “get some rest and get ready to play the next game” – but the five-overtime loss stings.

12 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Game 1 Heartbreaker

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost a heartbreaker in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, a 3-2 loss in the fifth overtime in the fourth-longest game in NHL history.

11 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

Jones Sets NHL Record For Most Time On Ice

Seth Jones breaks the NHL's single-game record with the most time on ice at more than 64 minutes.

11 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Korpi: Most Saves In Modern NHL History

Joonas Korpisalo sets the modern record for the most saves in a game in NHL history, finishing with 85 saves on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1.

11 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Korpi Breaks CBJ Playoff Saves Record

In Tuesday's double-overtime showdown, Joonas Korpisalo breaks Sergei Bobrovsky's record for the most saves in Columbus Blue Jackets franchise history.

11 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Preview: Game 1

Soon after topping the Maple Leafs, the Columbus Blue Jackets begin the playoffs with a first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.

11 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: “Inner Fire,” Reflecting, Korpi

The Blue Jackets use their perception as their "inner fire," John Tortorella explains how his team beat the Maple Leafs in Game 5 and Joonas Korpisalo comes through.

10 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Happy To Win “The Hard Way”

The Blue Jackets were built for doing it “the hard way” and eventually topping the Maple Leafs, 3-0, on Sunday to advance to the first round of the playoffs.

10 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Z's All Good

Zach Werenski's status for Game 5 was in doubt, but the Columbus Blue Jackets got their star defenseman back and he made a big contribution in the win.

10 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

The Rematch, Tuesday 3 P.M.

The puck drops for Game 1 of the Columbus Blue Jackets' First Round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday at 3 p.m., in a rematch of a historic postseason encounter.

09 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Moving On

The Blue Jackets defeated the Maple Leafs in Game 5 tonight thanks to goals from Liam Foudy, Zach Werenski, and Nick Foligno. They've advanced to the first round of the Stanley Cup...

09 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Werenski & Murray Playing, Korpi Starting

Defensemen Zach Werenski and Ryan Murray will be in the lineup, and Joonas Korpisalo will start at goaltender for the Blue Jackets Sunday vs. the Maple Leafs.

09 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Preview: Game 5

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs will end their five-game series Stanley Cup Qualifying on Sunday night.

09 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Lightning On Deck?

This is a big if, but IF the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL's Qualifying Round, they'd then take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1.

09 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Focused On “Do-or-Die” Game

The Stanley Cup Qualifying series with the Leafs has shown how quickly everything can change, meaning the Blue Jackets can't afford to mope with Sunday's Game 5 waiting.

08 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

No Words

The Blue Jackets blew a 3-0 lead one day after coming back from a 3-0 deficit. That's hockey for you.

07 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

1 Comment

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

An Instant Classic

Series Start Times, TV Info

3 Things: Recovery, Jones, Offense

By the Numbers

The Wrong Side of History

Game 1 Heartbreaker

Jones Sets NHL Record For Most Time On Ice

Korpi: Most Saves In Modern NHL History

Korpi Breaks CBJ Playoff Saves Record

Preview: Game 1

3 Things: “Inner Fire,” Reflecting, Korpi

Happy To Win “The Hard Way”

Z's All Good

The Rematch, Tuesday 3 P.M.

Moving On

Werenski & Murray Playing, Korpi Starting

Preview: Game 5

Lightning On Deck?

Focused On “Do-or-Die” Game

No Words

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Severson out for Rest of Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

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The KJ Conundrum

An Observation on the CBJ Defense

Coach of the Year