Fateful 5OT Game

On Aug. 11, 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in five overtimes to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference First Round playoff series. The series took place inside the COVID "bubble" at Scotiabank Arena...

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) is consoled by teammates after a 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay Lightning in the fifth overtime period in game one of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

In a post to X on Thursday morning, the agent for Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov says that the player would like to be traded.

Schedule's Out!

The Columbus Blue Jackets 2025-26 season features an opener in Nashville and a home opener against the New Jersey Devils. Here's a complete look at the 82-game slate.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Dubinsky To Anderson

The offseason has seen Columbus Blue Jackets players doing all sorts of things. Now we have Brandon Dubinsky throwing a spiral to Josh Anderson on a jet ski. Content, baby!

12 Aug 2019
by Sam Blazer

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Foligno Fundraiser A Success

In his annual charity game fundraiser for the NEO Kids Foundation, Nick Foligno welcomed a slew of NHL players to join in for the cause and saw 3,000 attendees come to watch the...

12 Aug 2019
by Chris Pennington

Welcome Back, Marko

Marko Dano is back with the Blue Jackets on a one-year, two-way contract.

08 Aug 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

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McRae A Wild Candidate

The Minnesota Wild are in search of a general manager less than six weeks away from training camp, and Blue Jackets assistant GM Basil McRae is reportedly a candidate for the job.

06 Aug 2019
by 1OB Staff

National TV Dates

Coming off a stunning upset of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Columbus Blue Jackets are set for two appearances on U.S. national television this...

06 Aug 2019
by Rob Mixer

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Roundtable: Hot Takes, Bold Predictions

We're in the dog days of the NHL summer and there's not much to talk about, but we're here to help. Our team at 1OB gives their boldest predictions and hottest takes for the...

05 Aug 2019
by 1OB Staff

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Jarmo San Diego

Rick Nash and Jarmo Kekalainen are jet setters as the two took in some racing at the Hungarian Grand Prix

04 Aug 2019
by Sam Blazer

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Foligno Hosts Fundraiser

Nick Foligno is continuing his off-the-ice impact. This weekend, he will be hosting an annual hockey game fundraiser in his hometown of Sudbury, Ontario, to benefit the NEO Kids...

01 Aug 2019
by Chris Pennington

CBJ Skates With the Community

Blue Jackets prospects and staff skated with kids from the Columbus community at the Ohio Health Ice Haus.

31 Jul 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

Tried On Gusev

The Columbus Blue Jackets were interested in trading for Russian forward Nikita Gusev of the Vegas Golden Knights, per a report in The Athletic, but ultimately fell short of the...

30 Jul 2019
by 1OB Staff

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#13, #71, and #22 Help 1,000+ Students

Thanks to their generosity and partnership with Underdogs United, Nick Foligno, Cam Atkinson, and Sonny Milano have helped provide clean water to 1,200 Kenyan students.

27 Jul 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

Don't Freak (Yet)

The Columbus Blue Jackets haven't yet signed Zach Werenski to a new contract – and while the clock is ticking, it's not yet time to worry about his situation.

26 Jul 2019
by Rob Mixer

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Werenski Leveling Up

After a shaky start to the 2018-2019 season, Zach Werenski turned his game around and ended the year on a hot note, giving him a whole new level of confidence heading into this...

25 Jul 2019
by Chris Pennington

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Cam Can't Stop Scoring

Cam Atkinson practices his shootout moves on his son, Declan, in this hilarious video.

24 Jul 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

Bobrovsky Speaks Out

Former Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky spoke to a Russian reporter about the end of his time in Columbus and why decided to leave in free agency.

24 Jul 2019
by Rob Mixer

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Newly Minted Teammates

Gustav Nyquist is a new Blue Jacket, but he already looks like he has been with the team for a while after teaming up with Zach Werenski for a goal during an All-Star tournament in...

24 Jul 2019
by Sam Blazer

Buble Spits Fire

Music star and Canadian-born hockey fan Michael Buble told the crowd at Schottenstein Center that Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Matt Duchene made a bad choice leaving the...

23 Jul 2019
by 1OB Staff

"Weird Jack Adams"

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella may not have won the Jack Adams Award, but he did receive this year's Weird Jack Adams from the NHL.

23 Jul 2019
by Peter Fish

Underdog Talk Continues

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been projected to earn 82.5 points next season per SuperBook, nearly a 16-point drop-off from the previous season, good for the 6th-worst total in...

22 Jul 2019
by Chris Pennington

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Panarin Speaks Out

In a Russian interview with the Vsemu Golovin Youtube channel, Artemi Panarin criticized Vladimir Putin and the current state of Russia.

22 Jul 2019
by Dan Dukart

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Welcome to Jackets

Blue Jackets Banking On Existing Core

Development Camp Observations

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Schedule's Out!

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Dubinsky To Anderson

Foligno Fundraiser A Success

Welcome Back, Marko

McRae A Wild Candidate

National TV Dates

Roundtable: Hot Takes, Bold Predictions

Jarmo San Diego

Foligno Hosts Fundraiser

CBJ Skates With the Community

Tried On Gusev

#13, #71, and #22 Help 1,000+ Students

Don't Freak (Yet)

Werenski Leveling Up

Cam Can't Stop Scoring

Bobrovsky Speaks Out

Newly Minted Teammates

Buble Spits Fire

"Weird Jack Adams"

Underdog Talk Continues

Panarin Speaks Out

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On This Day: Blue Jackets And Lightning...

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Just Thinking

Will Voronkov Remain A Blue Jacket

Summer Thoughts Of A Bored Fan

Montreal Souring on Laine? Wow!...