Pain. Third Period Meltdown Dooms Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets dictated play for two periods and carried a 2-0 lead into the third, but three New Jersey goals in a 1:56 span erased it all. Nico Hischier’s power-play strike cracked Jet Greaves’ shutout bid before Arseny Gritsyuk and...

Dec 31, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena.

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils renew pleasantries Wednesday night. Jet Greaves starts and Dysin Mayo makes his season debut. Here are five things to know before puck-drop.

No Time, No Problem: CBJ Win 3rd Straight

Maybe they should arrive just in the nick of time more often? Four different Blue Jackets score and Jet Greaves shines in Columbus' 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.

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Game Day 5: Wild @ Blue Jackets

David Jiricek enters the lineup for the first time this season on Saturday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets look to repay the Minnesota Wild for an opening night loss.

19 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

3T: CBJ Erupt For Six Goals In Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-4 at Nationwide Arena on Thursday night behind six different goal scorers and 11 players with at least one point. Daniil...

18 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

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Johnson the Latest Injured Contributor

Kent Johnson's injury in the Blue Jackets' 6-4 win over Buffalo Thursday is the latest injury blow for a club that can't seem to catch a break.

18 Oct 2024
by 1OB Staff

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Game Day 4: Sabres @ Blue Jackets

Justin Danforth makes his season debut with Columbus as the Blue Jackets face the Buffalo Sabres in the second game of a four-game homestand.

17 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Greaves Up, Gudbranson To IR

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Erik Gudbranson on injured reserve and recalled goalie Jet Greaves up from Cleveland, giving Columbus three goalies on the roster.

16 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Jackets Celebrate Gaudreau's, Lose Opener

It was an emotional home opener for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they honored brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau pregame. The Panthers won 4-3.

15 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

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Night And Day Start

The early-season results by the Columbus Blue Jackets are favorable as they get set for Tuesday's home opener against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.

15 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

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New Season, New Choices At Nationwide

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced new food and beverage options available to fans at Nationwide Arena.

14 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Guy Gaudreau Joins Practice

Guy Gaudreau, father of the late Johnny Gaudreau, took part as a coach during the Blue Jackets' Monday morning practice skate.

14 Oct 2024
by 1OB Staff

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CBJ Score Six Times In Win At Colorado

Six different Blue Jackets scored Saturday night in Colorado against the Avalanche, giving Columbus their first win of the season by a final of 6-4.

12 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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KJ's Big Night

Looking for a rebound season, Kent Johnson had a strong training camp and that success carried over into Thursday's season opener in which he had two points with a goal and an...

11 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

3T: CBJ Drop Evason's Debut

The Columbus Blue Jackets dropped the first game of the Dean Evason era 3-2 in the season opener to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night from Xcel Energy Center.

11 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

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CBJ Fall 3-2 In Opener

The Columbus Blue Jackets played well enough to win, but came up short to the Minnesota Wild in a 3-2 loss Thursday night to begin the 2024-25 season.

10 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Game Day 1: Blue Jackets at Wild

Elvis Merzlikins gets the start for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they open the season against the Minnesota Wild.

10 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Jenner Undergoes Surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets captain had surgery to repair an injured shoulder, the team announced Thursday.

10 Oct 2024
by 1OB Staff

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It's All Part Of The Plan

The acquisitions of Zach Aston-Reese and Kevin Labanc and the decision to send Denton Mateychuk and James Malatesta down had some skeptics, but make no mistake about it: they were...

09 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Aston-Reese Joins Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets remained active Monday, adding veteran forward Zach Aston-Reese off waivers from the Vegas Golden Knights.

07 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Roster Finalized

The Columbus Blue Jackets have finalized their roster for Thursday's season-opener against the Minnesota Wild.

07 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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Jackets Ink Labanc

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Kevin Labanc to a one-year contract, adding depth to the forward position just days before the season starts.

05 Oct 2024
by Ed Francis

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NHL Debut Imminent For Mateychuk?

Scoring twice in three games, Denton Mateychuk has performed admirably throughout training camp for the Columbus Blue Jackets. With one more preseason game before the season gets...

04 Oct 2024
by Will Chase

14 Comments

Pain. Third Period Meltdown Dooms Jackets

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

No Time, No Problem: CBJ Win 3rd Straight

Looking Ahead To 2026

"Enough Is Enough." Marchment Sparking CBJ

CBJ Thanksgiving Snapshot

Pain. Third Period Meltdown Dooms Jackets

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

No Time, No Problem: CBJ Win 3rd Straight

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Game Day 5: Wild @ Blue Jackets

3T: CBJ Erupt For Six Goals In Win

Johnson the Latest Injured Contributor

Game Day 4: Sabres @ Blue Jackets

Greaves Up, Gudbranson To IR

Jackets Celebrate Gaudreau's, Lose Opener

Night And Day Start

New Season, New Choices At Nationwide

Guy Gaudreau Joins Practice

CBJ Score Six Times In Win At Colorado

KJ's Big Night

3T: CBJ Drop Evason's Debut

CBJ Fall 3-2 In Opener

Game Day 1: Blue Jackets at Wild

Jenner Undergoes Surgery

It's All Part Of The Plan

Aston-Reese Joins Jackets

Roster Finalized

Jackets Ink Labanc

NHL Debut Imminent For Mateychuk?

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