Kekalainen's Vision

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen deserves credit for building a sustainable roster that will compete again in 2021.

“A Hard One To Take”

The Blue Jackets' run of tough luck continued with their season-ending 5-4 loss to the Lightning, which Nick Foligno described as “a hard one to take.”

Gut Punch

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a comeback, blew their own lead, then lost in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning, officially eliminating themselves from the postseason.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) hits Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Nick Foligno (71) during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs

2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Complete coverage of the Columbus Blue Jackets playing bubble hockey in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Kekalainen's Vision

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen deserves credit for building a sustainable roster that will compete again in 2021.

22 Aug 2020
by Dan Dukart

“A Hard One To Take”

The Blue Jackets' run of tough luck continued with their season-ending 5-4 loss to the Lightning, which Nick Foligno described as “a hard one to take.”

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Gut Punch

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a comeback, blew their own lead, then lost in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning, officially eliminating themselves from the postseason.

19 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Odds Are Stacked Against Columbus

Columbus will need to flip the script of their Game 5 history in order to keep the season alive.

19 Aug 2020
by Ed Francis

Fight Another Day

The Columbus Blue Jackets face elimination for the first time in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, and despite a strong effort in Game 4, it needs to be better to keep playing.

19 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

3 Things: Identity, First Goal, Momentum

The Blue Jackets are clinging to their identity, Boone Jenner discusses the importance of scoring first and Columbus could gain some momentum from its loss.

18 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Third Line Romp

The Columbus Blue Jackets third line struggled mightily against the third line of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4, pushing the Blue Jackets to the brink.

18 Aug 2020
by Dan Dukart

Need A Franchise-First Comeback

In order to get by the Lightning and advance to the second round, the Blue Jackets need to pull off a playoff series comeback for the first time in franchise history.

18 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Where is the Offense?

The Blue Jackets have no shortage of excellent defensemen and goaltending, but they're lacking offensive talent.

18 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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“We Can't Get Frustrated”

John Tortorella says it's not worth the Blue Jackets getting frustrated, but they're now facing a 3-1 series deficit with three one-goal losses to the Lightning.

17 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: No One Can Score

If you can't score, you can't win the game. And if you're in the penalty box, it doesn't help. The Columbus Blue Jackets doomed themselves in a Game 4 loss on Monday night.

17 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Missed Chances

The Blue Jackets had their chances, but couldn't find the back of the net more than once as the Lightning were victorious in Game 4, 2-1.

17 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Atkinson Back For Game 4

Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson returns to the lineup on Monday for Game 4 versus the Lightning after missing the past two games.

17 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Preview: Game 4

The Blue Jackets are seeking to even their first-round matchup with the Lightning at 2-2 on Monday afternoon.

17 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: Hitting A Wall, Bemstrom, Nash

John Tortorella thinks the Blue Jackets might have "hit a wall" in Game 3, Emil Bemstrom should learn from his missed shot and Riley Nash has played well.

16 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Film Sesh: Fatigue Sets In

The Columbus Blue Jackets may not want to admit it, but fatigue was a clear factor on all three goals scored by the Tampa Bay Lightning in a Game 3 loss as our film session shows....

16 Aug 2020
by Dan Dukart

Evaluating Korpisalo

The Columbus Blue Jackets have found success behind their goaltender Joonas Korpisalo this postseason - but how much of that success is him, or the defense in front of him?

16 Aug 2020
by Alison Lukan

2 Comments

Small Margin for Error Evident

The Blue Jackets had minimal margin for error in a 3-2 loss to the Lightning, putting them behind in the first-round series.

16 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

11 Comments

Gassed

The Blue Jackets didn't play their best game tonight, and the Lightning capitalized on their mistakes as Columbus fell in Game 3.

15 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Preview: Game 3

The Blue Jackets are after back-to-back wins in the postseason for the first time when they meet the Lightning on Saturday afternoon.

15 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

2 Comments

Game Day #34: CBJ @ PHI

Elvis Stellar As CBJ End Losing Streak

Game Day #33: NJ @ CBJ

3T: Jackets Losing Streak Reaches Five

Greaves Continues To Play Well

3T: Jackets Drop Another In OT

Kekalainen's Vision

“A Hard One To Take”

Gut Punch

2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Kekalainen's Vision

“A Hard One To Take”

Gut Punch

Odds Are Stacked Against Columbus

Fight Another Day

3 Things: Identity, First Goal, Momentum

Third Line Romp

Need A Franchise-First Comeback

Where is the Offense?

“We Can't Get Frustrated”

3 Things: No One Can Score

Missed Chances

Atkinson Back For Game 4

Preview: Game 4

3 Things: Hitting A Wall, Bemstrom, Nash

Film Sesh: Fatigue Sets In

Evaluating Korpisalo

Small Margin for Error Evident

Gassed

Preview: Game 3

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