3T: CBJ Lose, Extend Home Point Streak

Zach Werenski completed his second career Gordie Howe Hat trick in a losing cause as the Columbus Blue Jackets fell 4-3 to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime on Wednesday night at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) and Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) fight during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

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.

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Team Superlatives

Who will be the Columbus Blue Jackets MVP in 2023-24? We look ahead and hand out team superlatives and awards ahead of the upcoming season.

03 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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13-29-86 Excites

The line of Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Johnny Gaudreau, Patrik Laine, and Kirill Marchenko performed well against the St. Louis Blues on Monday. Is that a sign of things to...

03 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Three Takeaways from STL @ CBJ

Three takeaways from the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Preseason win over the St. Louis Blues.

02 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Training Camp Notebook (Oct. 2): Preview for Monday’s Game, Kent Johnson on His No-Look Assist, and More

A preview for Monday’s game, forward Kent Johnson on his no-look assist, and more from Columbus Blue Jackets training camp.

02 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Release Lineup for Preseason Game 5

The Columbus Blue Jackets released their lineup for the team's fifth game of the preseason.

01 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

2023-24 Preview: Expectations For Defensemen

Expectations for the Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen for the 2023-24 season.

01 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Three Takeaways from CBJ @ BUF

Forward Kent Johnson wowed, defenseman Denton Mateychuk is going to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a tough decision to make, and more from the Blue Jackets' 3-1 win over the...

30 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 30): Jake Bean Is Back, Lineup for Preseason Game No.4, and Kent Johnson on Entering His Second Full Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean is back, the lineup for preseason game No.4 against the Buffalo Sabres is published, and forward Kent Johnson on entering his second full...

30 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Claim Goalie Spencer Martin

The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed goaltender Spencer Martin off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks.

29 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Expectations For First Year Coach Vincent

Pascal Vincent is currently in the middle of his first training camp as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. With opening night just under two weeks away, what are the...

29 Sep 2023
by Will Chase

Kuraly on Defense: "It All Starts There"

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly believes that the team's improvement in 2023-24 starts on the defensive end.

29 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Mark Recchi: "I Love Helping The Players"

New Columbus Blue Jackets assistant coach Mark Recchi said he loves helping the players in his first media availability in his new role.

27 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ STL

Three takeaways from the Columbus Blue Jackets' 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in preseason play.

26 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 26): Day One For Recchi, Marchenko is Back, and More

Day one for new assistant coach Mark Recchi, forward Kirill Marchenko is back, and more from Columbus Blue Jackets training camp.

26 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Goalies Need To Improve In 2023-24

The Columbus Blue Jackets need to do a lot of things to fix the goals-against issue of the last few seasons. With a bolstered defense and a new goaltending coach, can they do it?

26 Sep 2023
by Will Chase

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2023-24 Preview: Expectations For FWDs

2023-24 Season Preview: What are reasonable expectations for the Columbus Blue Jackets forwards this season?

26 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Add Mark Recchi As Assistant Coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets named Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Recchi an assistant coach on Pascal Vincent's coaching staff.

25 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 23): Roster Cuts, Adam Fantilli and Patrik Laine's Connection, One-on-One With Luca Pinelli

Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Patrik Laine and Adam Fantilli formed a dynamic duo, one-on-one with forward prospect Luca Pinelli, and more from day three of training camp.

23 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Winning Will Cure All

Training camp is underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they look to get back into a sense of normalcy with pre-season starting Sunday and the regular season getting going on...

22 Sep 2023
by Will Chase

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Provorov: "I Won't Cheat for Offense"

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov spoke about adjusting to Columbus, playing a two-way game, and more.

22 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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