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.

Elvis To Start Tonight

Elvis Merzlikins will stay in the net to start Friday night's game after taking over for Joonas Korpisalo as the Blue Jackets' goaltender on Thursday.

07 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Preview: Game 4

The Columbus Blue Jackets can clinch a series win by topping the Toronto Maple Leafs one night after an improbable comeback victory.

07 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

“The Rest Is History”

The Columbus Blue Jackets found their identity again after falling behind the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0, leading to an improbable 4-3 comeback victory.

07 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Absolute Stunner

On the strength of a Pierre-Luc Dubois hat trick, the Columbus Blue Jackets have the Toronto Maple Leafs on the brink of elimination after a stunning comeback win in Game 3.

06 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

Simplicity is Key

The Columbus Blue Jackets play a very simple brand of hockey, and Nick Foligno knows sticking to that identity can bring them success in Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

06 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Preview: Game 3

A pivotal third game in the five-game Stanley Cup Qualifying series will be played on Thursday with the Blue Jackets needing to get back on track versus the Maple Leafs.

06 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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3 Things: No Words, Penalty Kill, Bubble

John Tortorella doesn't want to talk about the first two games, the Blue Jackets' penalty kill has succeeded and the bubble is working.

05 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Muzzin Released, Out for Series

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin was released from the hospital and has rejoined his teammates at the team hotel, but will be unavailable for the rest of the series.

05 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

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“Toronto Was Really Good. We Sucked.”

John Tortorella's explanation about why the Blue Jackets lost to the Maple Leafs was simple: “Toronto was really good. We sucked.”

04 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Shut Down In Game 2

The Columbus Blue Jackets' offensive woes reared their head in Game 2, sputtering to a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs that evens their Stanley Cup Qualifiers series at one game...

04 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

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Preview: Game 2

The Blue Jackets aim to grab a second straight win against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday to take a commanding lead in the five-game series.

04 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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How to Watch Game 2

Everything you need to know to watch or stream Game 2 of the Columbus Blue Jackets' qualifying series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

04 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

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3 Things: Discipline, Kukan, Gav+Sav

The Blue Jackets are fueled by discipline versus the Maple Leafs, the Vladislav Gavrikov-David Savard deserves appreciation and Dean Kukan snags a spot in the lineup.

03 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Game 1 Does Numbers

The Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0 shoutout of the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Qualifying Series was the highest-rated game of the season for FOX Sports Ohio.

03 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

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“There's Nothing Special We're Doing”

John Tortorella accurately said “there's nothing special we're doing” when describing the Blue Jackets taking a 1-0 series lead on the Maple Leafs.

03 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Videos: Torts, Atkinson, Korpisalo, Jones

Listen to John Tortorella, Cam Atkinson, Joonas Korpisalo, Seth Jones and David Savard break down how the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 2-0, in Game 1.

03 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

First Playoff Shutout

The Blue Jackets have never shut out an opponent in the postseason, until tonight. Joonas Korpisalo's 28 saves led his team to a Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs.

02 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

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A 1-0 Series Lead

In a low-scoring affair, the Blue Jackets were able to topple the Maple Leafs, 2-0, and take a 1-0 series lead.

02 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Korpisalo To Start

Joonas Korpisalo has beaten out Elvis Merzlikins, with John Tortorella naming him the starting goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

02 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Preview: Game 1

After nearly 150 days of a layoff, the Columbus Blue Jackets return to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.

02 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

Elvis To Start Tonight

Preview: Game 4

“The Rest Is History”

Absolute Stunner

Simplicity is Key

Preview: Game 3

3 Things: No Words, Penalty Kill, Bubble

Muzzin Released, Out for Series

“Toronto Was Really Good. We Sucked.”

Shut Down In Game 2

Preview: Game 2

How to Watch Game 2

3 Things: Discipline, Kukan, Gav+Sav

Game 1 Does Numbers

“There's Nothing Special We're Doing”

Videos: Torts, Atkinson, Korpisalo, Jones

First Playoff Shutout

A 1-0 Series Lead

Korpisalo To Start

Preview: Game 1

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