Blue Jackets Come Up Short In OT

Zach Werenski's third-period goal to complete a Gordie Howe Hat Trick gave the Blue Jackets enough to take it to overtime, but the Jackets came up short in a 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Game Day #21: MTL @ CBJ

Game #21: Elvis is in net as the Columbus Blue Jackets seek their fourth straight win — and a chance to be above .500 on Thanksgiving — when they face the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.

Jiricek: How Did We Get Here?

It's become one of the most talked-about stories across the NHL: what's going on with the #CBJ and David Jiricek? Here's a look at where we've been, where we are, and where we're going.

It's become one of the most talked-about stories across the league: what's going on with the Columbus Blue Jackets and David Jiricek? Here's a look at how we've got to where we are.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

CBJ Activate Olivier, Waive Robinson

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated forward Mathieu Olivier off injured reserve and placed forward Eric Robinson on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the American Hockey...

14 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Fantilli Earns First Point In NHL Debut

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost Thursday's opener, but rookie Adam Fantilli celebrated his birthday in style when he earned his first career point in his NHL debut.

13 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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Werenski out 1-2 Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is out one-to-two weeks with a right quad contusion and the team called up defenseman David Jiricek.

13 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Rimer Announces Retirement

Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster Jeff Rimer announced that the 2023-24 season will be his last as the team's play-by-play television voice.

11 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Extend Justin Danforth

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Justin Danforth to a one-year, $1.1M AAV extension through the 2024-25 season.

11 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Top Line Sillinger?

With all the new changes in Columbus, Cole Sillinger could find himself on the top line when the Blue Jackets open the season on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

11 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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Will Kent Johnson Be a Scratch?

"I think there's more pace to him." Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent explained why forward Kent Johnson was an extra skater at Tuesday's practice.

10 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Roster By The Numbers

The Columbus Blue Jackets concluded the pre-season with a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. We go over all the roster numbers to know before opening night.

10 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

Optimal CBJ Lines and Pairings For '23-'24

Ahead of the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, here are the optimal lines for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

10 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Reveal Season-Opening Roster

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced their season-opening roster.

09 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Three Takeaways from CBJ @ WSH

Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins bounced back, the top line dominated again, and more from the Columbus Blue Jackets preseason finale against the Washington Capitals.

07 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ @ WSH: Notes From Morning Skate

A preview ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets' final preseason game against the Washington Capitals.

07 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Have Tough Decisions on Defense

The play of defensemen David Jiricek and Denton Mateychuk is forcing the Columbus Blue Jackets to make tough decisions with 10 defensemen remaining on the roster.

06 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Make Roster Cuts

The Columbus Blue Jackets cut their training camp roster by 11 players ahead of their final preseason game against the Washington Capitals.

06 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Center Of Attention

In what could be a prelude for what's to come, Patrik Laine has six points (three goals, three assists) in the pre-season as he gets more comfortable playing center.

06 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

Johnny Gaudreau On 97.1FM The Fan: "The Fans Are Great To Us All Year Long"

"The fans are great to us all year long." Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau spoke to 97.1 FM The Fan on Thursday about the upcoming season.

06 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Bubble Players Audition

Did Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic, defenseman Nick Blankenburg, and goaltender Spencer Martin play well enough against the Washington Capitals to make the team?

05 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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