Losing Streak At 6

Kyle Connor scored twice to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan Provorov opened the scoring early for Columbus, but the Jackets couldn’t generate enough offense as their...

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Columbus Blue Jackets news from on and off the ice. Follow @1stOhioBattery on Twitter for the latest.

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

2 Comments

Inching Closer

The NHL season is set to resume in July, and the NHL and NHLPA are getting closer to finalizing a deal on Phase 3 and 4 protocols.

06 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

Crunch Time for CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for the NHL's Return To Play and training camps, and head coach John Tortorella plans to have a familiar approach to their qualifying round...

05 Jul 2020
by Rob Mixer

Agreement Next Week?

An agreement is very close between the NHL and NHLPA. Here's what the tentative schedule would be.

03 Jul 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

1 Comment

Report: Toronto and Edmonton Hub Cities

Per a report from TSN's Bob McKenzie, Edmonton and Toronto will be the NHL's two hub cities

02 Jul 2020
by Dan Dukart

Tex Is Back

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated center Alexandre Texier off injured reserve on Tuesday, adding another pivotal piece to their roster as the National Hockey League gets set to...

30 Jun 2020
by 1OB Staff

Lilja to KHL

After one season in Columbus, Jakob Lilja is reportedly heading to the KHL on a one-year deal with Barys Nur-Sultan.

30 Jun 2020
by Dan Dukart

2 Comments

CBJ Draft Lottery Implications

The 2020 NHL Draft Lottery provided ultimate chaos, as one of the eight teams that lose in the qualifying round will secure the first overall draft pick in Phase 2 of the lottery.

25 Jun 2020
by Dan Dukart

10 Comments

No Hub For Cbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets were informed Monday that they will not be a hub city for the NHL's Return To Play, according to multiple reports.

22 Jun 2020
by 1OB Staff

4 Comments

July 30th = Return Date

The Columbus Blue Jackets may be playing hockey next month. According to a report from the New York Post, the NHL qualifying rounds are scheduled to begin on July 30th.

22 Jun 2020
by Chris Pennington

1 Comment

Hub Dreams Dashed?

The city of Columbus now appears to be a longshot for hosting 12 of the NHL's teams for a restart, as the Canadian government has amended quarantine and border regulations.

20 Jun 2020
by Rob Mixer

3 Comments

Jones and Kukan Are Back

Defensemen Seth Jones and Dean Kukan are back in the Columbus Blue Jackets lineup after missing the last few months of the regular season with ankle and knee injuries.

18 Jun 2020
by Chris Pennington

Andy Out Til September

Per The Athletic, Blue Jackets winger Josh Anderson will be out with his shoulder injury until at least September.

16 Jun 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Torts Has His Lineup

John Tortorella told 97.1 FM that he has a lineup in mind for the Columbus Blue Jackets' qualifying round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

14 Jun 2020
by Rob Mixer

Camp Opens July 10

The NHL plans to move into Phase 3 of its Return To Play plan, meaning the opening of team training camps, on July 10.

11 Jun 2020
by 1OB Staff

On-Ice Sessions Begin

The Columbus Blue Jackets will begin on-ice, small-group workouts on Thursday, June 11 as part of Phase 2 of the NHL's Return To Play plan.

10 Jun 2020
by Rob Mixer

Gerbe For Masterton

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nathan Gerbe was nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by the Columbus chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.

09 Jun 2020
by 1OB Staff

2 Comments

Next Phase Begins

The NHL's Return To Play plan moves into its second phase on Monday, June 8, as team facilities are reopening for players to skate in small groups.

08 Jun 2020
by Rob Mixer

1 Comment

Update on Playoff Format

After the best-of-five qualifying round, each conference will re-seed teams. The highest overall seed will play the lowest, and so on and so forth.

05 Jun 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

Thoughts on America

Columbus Blue Jackets players, front office staff, and others sound off on George Floyd's death and subsequent protests across the United States.

02 Jun 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

8 Comments

Losing Streak At 6

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

Late-Season Collapse

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

A Deep Dive Into The Postseason Race

Werenski Helps USA To Gold Medal Game

Losing Streak At 6

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Tentative Schedule Released

Inching Closer

Crunch Time for CBJ

Agreement Next Week?

Report: Toronto and Edmonton Hub Cities

Tex Is Back

Lilja to KHL

CBJ Draft Lottery Implications

No Hub For Cbus

July 30th = Return Date

Hub Dreams Dashed?

Jones and Kukan Are Back

Andy Out Til September

Torts Has His Lineup

Camp Opens July 10

On-Ice Sessions Begin

Gerbe For Masterton

Next Phase Begins

Update on Playoff Format

Thoughts on America

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