By Bert Leeson GAME FILE *Blue Jackets improve to (15-23-9) *starring in goal was Daniil Tarasov who made 28 saves *CBJ welcomed back defenseman Zach Werenski who missed 10 games with a high-ankle sprain sustained on December 27 against the New Jersey Devils. He had […]

By Bert Leeson GAME FILE *Evander Kane scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and had an assist *Edmonton Oilers win their 14th straight game where their star player, Connor  McDavid leads the Oilers with 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) over their win […]

By Bert Leeson Canucks to Watch «  All-Star G Thatcher Demko stopped all 31 shots faced for his fifth shutout of the season on Monday to registere his seventh-straight victory and is tied for the league lead for shutouts and ranks second in wins, and third-T in save […]

By Bert Leeson   JANUARY 27, 2024   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Adam Boqvist on Injured Reserve retroactive to January 25 and recalled defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Cleveland Monsters, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, General Manager and Alternate Governor […]

By Joe Coopersmith Flames to Watch «  C Blake Coleman leads the club in goals (tied) and points with 20-19-39 in 47 contests this season and has registered 10-7-17 with six multi-point efforts in the last 14 games. «  C Nazem Kadri ranks second on the club in assists and points […]

By Joe Coopersmith JANUARY 25, 2024   COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today that defenseman Zach Werenski has been activated off Injured Reserve and defenseman David Jiricek has been assigned to the American Hockey League’s Cleveland Monsters. […]

By Joe Coopersmith JANUARY 23, 2024    The annual event raises funds to support the health and wellness of children in central Ohio. COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation announced today that its largest fundraising event, The CannonBall, presented by Bartha and Bread Financial, […]

By Joe Coopersmith JANUARY 22, 2024   The event, presented by Bread Financial, features a mixology class COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the next session of Hockey For Her – Shaken and Stirred, presented by Bread Financial, on Sunday, February 25 before […]

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By Joe Coopersmith JANUARY 22, 2024    COLUMBUS, OHIO – Today, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced Schneider Downs as a new corporate partner to the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise through 2026. The Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm will serve as the Presenting Partner of a […]

By Joe Coopersmith JANUARY 21, 2024   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated Nick Blankenburg off Injured Reserve and loaned the defenseman to the Cleveland Monsters, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today.  The team has also […]

By Joe Coopersmith COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets prospect and Halifax Mooseheads forward Jordan Dumais underwent surgery to repair a lower abdominal injury on Friday, January 19.  The surgery was performed by OhioHealth’s Dr. John Leff at Knightsbridge Surgery Center in Columbus.  The expected recovery time […]

By Joe “Big Head” Coppersmith Oilers to Watch «  C Leon Draisaitl ranks second on the Oilers in points with 22-28-50 in 42 appearances and has totaled 7-9-16 in 14 career outings vs. CBJ. «  C Connor McDavid ranks fifth in the NHL in assists and ninth in points with 16-43-59 […]

By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith January 19, 2024   Jenner has missed the last 15 games after suffering a fractured jaw vs. St. Louis on December 8.   The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated forward Boone Jenner off Injured Reserve, General Manager and Alternate Governor […]

By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith 1 18 2024   Columbus loans defenseman David Jiricek to Cleveland and has placed goaltender Spencer Martin on waivers   The Columbus Blue Jackets have loaned defenseman David Jiricek to the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, General […]

By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS 1st – N. Hischier, NJD (1-0-1); 2nd – V. Vanecek, NJD (stopped 29-of-30 shots faced, W); 3rd – C. Sillinger, CBJ (1-0-1) GOAL SCORERS Columbus: C. Sillinger (8) New Jersey: J. Marino (3), A. Holtz (12), N. Hischier (12), N. Bastian (3)   GOALTENDERS […]

By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS 1st – D. Voronkov, CBJ (2-0-2); 2nd – J. Gaudreau, CBJ (0-2-2); 3rd – K. Marchenko, CBJ (shootout winner) GOAL SCORERS Columbus: Y. Chinakhov (11), PP – D. Voronkov (8), D. Voronkov (9), SO – K. Marchenko Vancouver: J.T. Miller (20), C. Garland (6), […]

By Skip Coopersmith Canucks to Watch «  All-Star G Thatcher Demko stopped all 26 shots faced for his fourth shutout of the season on Saturday at Buffalo and ranks second in the league in wins and shutouts (tied) and seventh-T in save percentage with a 22-8-1 record, 2.47 […]

By Skip Coopersmith The event is part of the team’s Hockey Is For Everyone celebration, presented by Vorys WHAT:                 Before the Columbus Blue Jackets host Hockey Is For Everyone when they take on the Vancouver Canucks at 1 […]

By Skip Coopersmith Hockey Is For Everyone, presented by Vorys, features themed recognitions, fundraisers and more   PAST HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE BROLL   COLUMBUS, OHIO — The Columbus Blue Jackets will celebrate diversity and inclusion in the sport with Hockey Is For Everyone, presented by Vorys, […]