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.

Recovery Plan

The Columbus Blue Jackets received a gut punch of all gut punches on Friday night, and they'll need to stay "even-keeled" to have a shot at winning the series.

08 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Focused On “Do-or-Die” Game

The Stanley Cup Qualifying series with the Leafs has shown how quickly everything can change, meaning the Blue Jackets can't afford to mope with Sunday's Game 5 waiting.

08 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: Collapse Sets Up Game 5 Showdown

The Columbus Blue Jackets surrendered three 6-on-5 goals in 3:34 and a power-play goal in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs, as the two teams are set for a Game 5 showdown on...

08 Aug 2020
by Dan Dukart

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No Words

The Blue Jackets blew a 3-0 lead one day after coming back from a 3-0 deficit. That's hockey for you.

07 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

1 Comment

Deja Vu in the Playoffs

Did Thursday night seem familiar? The similarities between last year's postseason comeback from the Columbus Blue Jackets and Thursday night's went far beyond the score.

07 Aug 2020
by Ed Francis

Elvis To Start Tonight

Elvis Merzlikins will stay in the net to start Friday night's game after taking over for Joonas Korpisalo as the Blue Jackets' goaltender on Thursday.

07 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Preview: Game 4

The Columbus Blue Jackets can clinch a series win by topping the Toronto Maple Leafs one night after an improbable comeback victory.

07 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Elvis Encore?

The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a spectacular Game 3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and here's why Elvis Merzlikins should start in net in Game 4.

07 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

4 Comments

“The Rest Is History”

The Columbus Blue Jackets found their identity again after falling behind the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0, leading to an improbable 4-3 comeback victory.

07 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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A Step Into Stardom

Pierre-Luc Dubois took a giant step into superstardom for the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday, giving his team a 2–1 series lead over Toronto with a hat trick goal in overtime.

07 Aug 2020
by Jason Priestas

2 Comments

3 Things: PLD/Elvis Push Leafs To Brink

Pierre-Luc Dubois and Elvis Merzlikins starred in Game 3 for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who can eliminate the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night.

07 Aug 2020
by Dan Dukart

Absolute Stunner

On the strength of a Pierre-Luc Dubois hat trick, the Columbus Blue Jackets have the Toronto Maple Leafs on the brink of elimination after a stunning comeback win in Game 3.

06 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

Simplicity is Key

The Columbus Blue Jackets play a very simple brand of hockey, and Nick Foligno knows sticking to that identity can bring them success in Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

06 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Preview: Game 3

A pivotal third game in the five-game Stanley Cup Qualifying series will be played on Thursday with the Blue Jackets needing to get back on track versus the Maple Leafs.

06 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Comments

Lineup Changes

With a crucial Game 3 ahead, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella looks for an offensive spark in the form of line tweaks.

06 Aug 2020
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

3 Things: No Words, Penalty Kill, Bubble

John Tortorella doesn't want to talk about the first two games, the Blue Jackets' penalty kill has succeeded and the bubble is working.

05 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Keys to Improving Offense

The Columbus Blue Jackets will need to get back to what they did offensively in Game 1 to retake the series lead come Thursday night.

05 Aug 2020
by Ed Francis

Muzzin Released, Out for Series

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin was released from the hospital and has rejoined his teammates at the team hotel, but will be unavailable for the rest of the series.

05 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

2 Comments

Factors for the Loss

A lack of discipline, a tough showing from the top pair, and defensive zone entries against are three issues that the Columbus Blue Jackets will need to remedy in Game 3 against...

05 Aug 2020
by Dan Dukart

1 Comment

“Toronto Was Really Good. We Sucked.”

John Tortorella's explanation about why the Blue Jackets lost to the Maple Leafs was simple: “Toronto was really good. We sucked.”

04 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Sublime Comeback

Game Day #20: CAR @ CBJ

KJ Scores PPG and SHG In Return

3T: Another Impressive Comeback

3T: Goals, Goals, Goals

Home And Road Splits

Kekalainen's Vision

“A Hard One To Take”

Gut Punch

2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Recovery Plan

Focused On “Do-or-Die” Game

3 Things: Collapse Sets Up Game 5 Showdown

No Words

Deja Vu in the Playoffs

Elvis To Start Tonight

Preview: Game 4

Elvis Encore?

“The Rest Is History”

A Step Into Stardom

3 Things: PLD/Elvis Push Leafs To Brink

Absolute Stunner

Simplicity is Key

Preview: Game 3

Lineup Changes

3 Things: No Words, Penalty Kill, Bubble

Keys to Improving Offense

Muzzin Released, Out for Series

Factors for the Loss

“Toronto Was Really Good. We Sucked.”

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