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.

No Time To Waste

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella said the bulk of ice time will go to players who are playing well and he can't wait for others to get their game going.

20 Jul 2020
by Rob Mixer

3 Things: Speed, Conditioning, Greatness

John Tortorella wants Liam Foudy to maximize his speed, he feels good about the conditioning levels of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pierre-Luc Dubois wants greatness.

17 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: The Vet, Pairing, Facial Hair

Columbus Blue Jackets' Nathan Gerbe enjoys being the team's veteran presence, Zach Werenski touts his chemistry with Seth Jones and talks facial hair.

17 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Speedy Rookies

Alexandre Texier and Liam Foudy are some of the fastest players on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and John Tortorella wants to use this quickness against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

16 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

How Merzlikins, Korpisalo Are Preparing

Both Elvis Merzlikins and Joonas Korpisalo view their battle to start for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers as a "healthy competition."

16 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: Leashes, Fans, Conditioning

John Tortorella could be forced into having short leashes for players, doesn't care if fans hear things during games and talks post-practice conditioning.

15 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

The “Main Engine” Turns On

The Columbus Blue Jackets get Seth Jones, known to John Tortorella as the team's “main engine,” back for the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

15 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

August Madness

Get ready for an abundance of postseason hockey, even on weekday afternoons. The NHL has released it's Qualifying Round schedule, and it has March Madness vibes.

15 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

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CBJ-Toronto Game Times Announced

The NHL released the times the first two games of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers will begin, with Columbus and Toronto playing at 8 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 4 p.m. on Aug. 4.

14 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: Bjorkstrand, Listening, Youth

Oliver Bjorkstrand feels "super excited" to be back for the Columbus Blue Jackets' playoff run, John Tortorella offers thoughts on youth and he's listening to his players.

14 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

“I'm Going to Come Home with the Cup”

Nothing about the Columbus Blue Jackets' preparation for the postseason is conventional, but they're focused on bringing home the Stanley Cup anyway.

14 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: Goalies, Hub City, Returners

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella says he has “no clue who's going to be our goaltender,” couldn't care less about Toronto as a hub city and talks injured players returning.

13 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

First Look at the Lines

We got our first look at the Columbus Blue Jackets' lines on Monday, with Seth Jones and other back in action.

13 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Cheering From Afar

Fans won't be attending 2020 Stanley Cup playoff games, but the NHL wants to include them. Teams have asked fans to submit videos of them cheering on their teams, according to...

13 Jul 2020
by 1OB Staff

Torts: Jack Adams Finalist

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella has been named one of three finalists for the NHL's Jack Adams Award, per a report.

13 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Torts Is Ready To Go

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella told 97.1 FM that he's prepared for the start of training camp, and is eagerly awaiting the start of a sprint to the Stanley Cup.

12 Jul 2020
by Rob Mixer

Training Camp Groups Announced

The Columbus Blue Jackets are getting training camp going next week, and you may be surprised by who is placed in each group.

10 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

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CBJ-TOR Schedule

Get the full schedule for the Columbus Blue Jackets' qualifying round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, slated to begin Aug. 2 in Toronto.

10 Jul 2020
by 1OB Staff

Let's Play Hockey!

It's time to play hockey, folks. The NHL and NHLPA officially ratified a return to play agreement on Friday night and with that, an extension of the collective bargaining...

10 Jul 2020
by Rob Mixer

Tentative Schedule Released

The Columbus Blue Jackets are potentially hitting the ice this month, with the NHL qualifying round beginning on July 30th.

08 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

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