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.

Merzlikins Extended

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Thursday that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has signed a two-year contract extension with an AAV of $4M.

23 Apr 2020
by 1OB Staff

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"I Want to Play"

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno spoke to Sportsnet on Tuesday about his desire for the season return and even proposed a new playoff seeding format.

22 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

3 Comments

#1 Old Rookie

It was a riveting rookie season for Elvis Merzlikins, and he's getting some attention for it.

21 Apr 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Welcome, Grigorenko

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Mikhail Grigorenko to a one-year contract for the 2020-21 National Hockey League season, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen...

20 Apr 2020
by Rob Mixer

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Korpisalo Extended

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Friday that goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has signed a two-year contract extension.

17 Apr 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Greg Murray Cameo Wins Big

Columbus Blue Jackets in-game arena announcer Greg Murray is helping raise money for the CBJ Foundation through a personalized shoutout app called "Cameo" and has wildly exceeded...

15 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

Torts Goes In

As a guest on 97.1's "Hockey & Hounds" segment, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach went in on the national media's coverage (and Jon Cooper comments) of his team in last year's...

11 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Good Injury News!

In a season that's been marred by injuries, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella gave positive news on Alexandre Texier and a couple of his teammates during an...

10 Apr 2020
by Rob Mixer

Say No To Rollback

The NHL has yet to decide if it will resume its schedule with regular-season games, but one idea floated by TSN would be a crippling blow to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

09 Apr 2020
by Rob Mixer

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NHL Return To...New Hampshire?

Good news: The NHL has discussed the possibility of returning this summer. Weird news: if this were to happen, games might take place in arenas outside of the team's home cities.

07 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Jones Skating Again

Thanks to a report by his all-star mother, all-star defenseman Seth Jones is out skating again for the first time since he suffered a fractured ankle on Feb. 8 against the Colorado...

05 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Blue Jackets Sign Berni

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed their 2018 sixth-round draft pick, Tim Berni, to a three-year entry level contract, according to the club.

02 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Captain Talks Health, Safety

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno said his primary focus is on health and safety right now, but also reflected on the strange day that launched the NHL into an uncertain...

01 Apr 2020
by Rob Mixer

From Sticks to Shields

During this unprecedented pandemic, Bauer Hockey has chosen to use its resources to produce medical shields to protect medical professionals amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

27 Mar 2020
by Max Steele

Bro's in Slow-Mo

There isn't hockey right now, but that doesn't mean that we can't enjoy the small things in life. How about this slow-mo video of Blue Jackets highlights to give you some...

27 Mar 2020
by Sam Blazer

Z Talks Torts Relationship

Zach Werenski joined the "Spittin' Chiclets" Barstool Sports podcast to talk about his "relaxed" on-ice demeanor and his now-thriving relationship with John Tortorella.

24 Mar 2020
by Chris Pennington

Get Your Fix

Get your Blue Jackets fix this week, thanks to Fox Sports Ohio re-airing some classic games from this season.

21 Mar 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Report: Players Propose August Return

COVID-19 has any specific future plans for sports up in the air, but several league players and a league governor have begun to propose a late July, Early August return date,...

18 Mar 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Ticket Refunds

The Columbus Blue Jackets have addressed lingering questions about tickets and season ticket holders in the wake of the NHL's suspension due to coronavirus.

18 Mar 2020
by Rob Mixer

Dog Sledding Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a gap day in their western Canada road trip and decided to spend it in Banff, Alberta to take up some dog sledding.

17 Mar 2020
by Chris Pennington

Losing Streak At 6

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

Late-Season Collapse

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

A Deep Dive Into The Postseason Race

Losing Streak At 6

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Merzlikins Extended

"I Want to Play"

#1 Old Rookie

Welcome, Grigorenko

Korpisalo Extended

Greg Murray Cameo Wins Big

Torts Goes In

Good Injury News!

Say No To Rollback

NHL Return To...New Hampshire?

Jones Skating Again

Blue Jackets Sign Berni

Captain Talks Health, Safety

From Sticks to Shields

Bro's in Slow-Mo

Z Talks Torts Relationship

Get Your Fix

Report: Players Propose August Return

Ticket Refunds

Dog Sledding Blue Jackets

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Severson out for Rest of Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

WTF!! MLB

The KJ Conundrum

An Observation on the CBJ Defense

Coach of the Year