Playoffs or Nah?

It’s too early to know what this team’s lineup will look like, but by reading the tea leaves, we have at least an idea. Will the Blue Jackets contend for a playoff spot in 2019-20?

The Columbus Blue Jackets had their best season to date, but free agency uncertainty casts a shadow over their next season.

(No) Discipline Did It

The Columbus Blue Jackets took a 2-1 lead on the Boston Bruins in their second-round series, at which point things started to turn for Boston in Game 4, said John Tortorella.

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella addresses reporters during his exit day press conference at Nationwide Arena.

Nash's Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets center Riley Nash was hampered and then sidelined by a shoulder injury during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Riley Nash lines up for a face-off during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Complete coverage of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Bandwagoning 101: The Team

So, you're hopping onto the Blue Jackets bandwagon. Welcome aboard! Let's learn the roster.

20 Apr 2019
by Kyle Morrison

Round 1 Turning Points

A few key plays arguably changed the outlook of the entire Tampa Bay series for the Blue Jackets - and had they not happened, it's not unreasonable to think the Lightning could've...

19 Apr 2019
by Chris Pennington

Tickets: Gone

According to a report, the Columbus Blue Jackets sold out of their initial run of Round 2 Stanley Cup Playoffs tickets in a short period of time.

19 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

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The Electric Co.

After a very poor regular season, the Columbus Blue Jackets' power play flipped the script and couldn't stop scoring in its first-round win against Tampa Bay.

19 Apr 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Duchene Soaks It Up

Columbus Blue Jackets center Matt Duchene is riding high after helping to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in a radio interview Thursday, spoke about his first real...

18 Apr 2019
by Rob Mixer

5 Comments

Big Wins, Big Ratings

The Blue Jackets' sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning shattered television viewer records for the franchise.

18 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

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Big Game Bjorkstrand

Oliver Bjorkstrand was one of the Blue Jackets' most important players in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, scoring the GWG in both Game 3 and Game 4.

18 Apr 2019
by Dan Dukart

Hockey Gods Appeased

1st Ohio Battery staff member Sam Blazer made a deal with the Hockey Gods. Today, he has a brand new tattoo on his ass.

18 Apr 2019
by Chris Pennington

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Bob Buries The Past

In a historic sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sergei Bobrovsky shredded the label of a postseason underperformer and led the Columbus...

17 Apr 2019
by Chris Pennington

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20 Years In The Making

The city of Columbus has waited for almost 20 years for the Blue Jackets to win a playoff series, and the fan base is all in to support this team.

17 Apr 2019
by Dan Dukart

11 Comments

The Savvy Show

David Savard had an incredible series for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and helped them to a sweep of the Lightning. Here's a game-by-game breakdown of his outstanding play.

17 Apr 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

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16 Sweep Stats

16 stats that tell the story of how the Columbus Blue Jackets were able to sweep the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

17 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

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Let's Relive Game 4

Relive the Blue Jackets' 7-3 win in Game 4 to sweep the Presidents' Trophy winning Tampa Bay Lightning.

17 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

4 Comments

A Big First

It took nearly two decades – and a lot of heartbreak – but the Columbus Blue Jackets are finally series winners.

17 Apr 2019
by Kyle Morrison

6 Comments

Beer on Torts

The Columbus Blue Jackets started a party at Nationwide Arena with a Game 4 win, and John Tortorella received an accidental gift from the fans seated behind him.

16 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

Stay Hot, Tex

Coming from Finland and then going to the AHL, not much was expected of 19-year-old Alexandre Texier. Now he is the youngest ever Columbus Blue Jacket to score a goal in the...

16 Apr 2019
by Sam Blazer

4 Comments

YOU'RE NOT DREAMING

In a wild Game 4, the boys in blue prevailed and swept the President's Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning. Just like everyone predicted, right?

16 Apr 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

3 Comments

Sweep: Complete

SWEEP! The Blue Jackets make history, stunning the Presidents' Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning and advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time...

16 Apr 2019
by Dan Dukart

12 Comments

Next (Defense)man Up

The Columbus Blue Jacket blue line is very depleted, but they have to be pleased with the play they've gotten from Scott Harrington, Dean Kukan and Adam Clendening.

16 Apr 2019
by Chris Pennington

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Don't Let Up

Stepping up and being the best is hard work. The Columbus Blue Jackets have done it for three games and now they need to do it for a fourth to win the series.

16 Apr 2019
by Sam Blazer

4 Comments

KJ Scores PPG and SHG In Return

Crazy 7-6 OT Win

Game Day #19: TB @ CBJ

3T: Goals, Goals, Goals

Home And Road Splits

3T: CBJ Get Elusive Road Win

Playoffs or Nah?

(No) Discipline Did It

Nash's Injury

2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Bandwagoning 101: The Team

Round 1 Turning Points

Tickets: Gone

The Electric Co.

Duchene Soaks It Up

Big Wins, Big Ratings

Big Game Bjorkstrand

Hockey Gods Appeased

Bob Buries The Past

20 Years In The Making

The Savvy Show

16 Sweep Stats

Let's Relive Game 4

A Big First

Beer on Torts

Stay Hot, Tex

YOU'RE NOT DREAMING

Sweep: Complete

Next (Defense)man Up

Don't Let Up

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