CBJ TEAM NOTES Columbus snapped Tampa Bay’s five-game winning streak in the series with tonight’s victory. The Lightning won the season series 2-1-0 (CBJ; 1-2-0). CBJ now have points in five of the last seven games in the Lightning series at Nationwide Arena (3-2-2). The […]
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Blue Jackets 5 Tampa Bay Lightning 2: Goalie Elvis Merzlikins key saves wins game
BLUE JACKETS PLAYER NOTES FROM TAMPA BAY GAME LW Gustav Nyquist registered his 24th assist of the campaign and now has 4-16-20 in the last 26 games (overall 17-34-51 in 81 GP). D Andrew Peeke scored an empty net goal and has 2-13-15 in 81 games. · C Kent Johnson tallied an assist […]
Blue Jackets 5 Tampa Bay Lightning 2: Rookie Cole Sillinger continues to impress; scores 16th goal
Cole Sillinger, at 18 year’s old, is becoming a fan favorite with his all out hustle and solid play. His dad, Mike played for the Blue Jackets from 2001-2003. C Cole Sillinger scored the Blue Jackets’ second goal of the night and now has 5-5-10 in the […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: CLEVELAND MONSTERS DEFENSEMAN JAKE CHRISTIANSEN NAMED TO AHL SECOND ALL-STAR TEAM
April 28, 2022 2021-22 AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUEFIRST AND SECOND ALL-STAR TEAMS UNVEILED SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today the 2021-22 AHL First and Second All-Star Teams, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 31 member cities. 2021-22 AHL First All-Star […]
Blue Jackets 5 Tampa Bay Lightning 2: Oliver Bjorkstrand scores 27th goal in win
The Blue Jackets have had their problems the past two seasons against the two-time defending Stanley cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. But on Thursday night, the young Jackets outplayed and outhustled the champions for a 5-2 win. What made the win more satisfying is that […]
CBJ Viewer Appreciation Night Tonight; Watch & Win Sillinger Signed Stick, Tickets & More
Bally Sports Ohio & the Columbus Blue Jackets team up for VIEWER APPRECIATION NIGHT Thursday, April 28 at 7:00PM | Blue Jackets vs. Lightning COLUMBUS, OHIO – Bally Sports Ohio and the Columbus Blue Jackets want to thank the viewers for their continued support all regular […]
CBJ GAME INFO: APR. 28, 2022 VS. TAMPA BAY
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING TV: Bally Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) THE MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 2021-22 Record: 36-37-7, 79 pts. (6th, Metropolitan Division) Goals: 3.13 Goals-For/3.63 Goals-Against… Shots: 29.9 Shots-For/35.1 Shots-Against Power […]
Defending Stanley Cup champions too tough for Blue Jackets in 4-2 loss
Steven Stamkos, in his 14th season in the NHL with the Tampa Bay Lightning, had never had a 100 point season. That is hard to believe considering he is the star of the team and top goal scorer most seasons. The closest he had come […]
BLUE JACKETS WEEKLY REPORT: APRIL 25, 2022, Tampa Bay twice and Pittsburgh to end the season
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Columbus Blue Jackets News: FORWARD JUSTIN DANFORTH NOMINATED FOR BILL MASTERTON MEMORIAL TROPHY
APRIL 25, 2022 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association has nominated Blue Jackets forward Justin Danforth for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the club announced today. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of […]
Blue Jackets rally to beat Edmonton Oilers, 5-2
GAME AT A GLANCE GOAL SCORERSColumbus: E. Robinson (10), O. Bjorkstrand (25), PP – N. Blankenburg (1), J. Roslovic (21), EN – C. Sillinger (15)Edmonton: E. Kane (21), PP – L. Draisaitl (55) GOALTENDERSColumbus: E. Merzlikins (33 saves, W)Edmonton: M. Koskinen (26 saves, L) CBJ TEAM NOTES The Blue […]
Fresh out of Michigan and the Frozen Four, defenseman Nick Blankenburg playing well, gets game-winning goal in 5-2 CBJ win over Edmonton
D Nick Blankenburg scored his first career NHL goal and multi-point game after finishing with 1-1-2. And the 23-year-old has only played 6 NHL games and has looked impressive.
Texas Rangers News: Reinstate RHP’s Spencer Howard and Dennis Santana from injured list
April 24th, 2022 RHP Spencer Patton placed on Injured List, RHP Nick Snyder optioned **Oakland, Calif. — ** The Texas Rangers Sunday announced the following roster moves prior to Sunday’s series finale: RHP Spencer Howard reinstated from 10-day Injured List. RHP Dennis Santana reinstated from COVID-19 […]
Blue Jackets head coach Brad Larsen talks to media after young team beats tough, physical Edmonton Oilers 5-2
PUTTING PUCKS IN THE NETThe Blue Jackets have been able to fill the back of the net this season, averaging 3.13 goals-per-game through 78 contests (14th in NHL). Columbushas scored three-plus goals in 45 of its contests (includes SO goals). The club is also 29-5-1 […]
Blue Jackets 5 Edmonton Oilers 2; Jakub Voracek notches first 3 assist game
RW Jakub Voracek notched his first three-assist game of the season, giving him eight assists in the last seven games and 4-28-32 in his last 36 outings. He now has 39 primary assists on the campaign – the second most in franchise history (Panarin, 44 in 2018-19) […]
Blue Jackets rally for 5-2 win over big, physical Edmonton Oilers; Oliver Bjorkstrand scores 25th goal of season
RW Oliver Bjorkstrand recorded his 12th multi-point game of the season with 1-2-3. He has set single-season career highs in goal and points and is one assist shy of tying his high (2017-18) with 25-28-53 in 77 games.
Blue Jackets ready for visit today from the Edmonton Oilers at 1:00 PM
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS. EDMONTON OILERS TV: Bally Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) THE MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 2021-22 Record: 35-36-7, 77 pts. (6th, Metropolitan Division) Goals: 3.13 Goals-For/3.64 Goals-Against… Shots: 30.0 Shots-For/35.2 Shots-Against Power Play: 17.7 […]
Ottawa Senators beat Jackets in Shootout, 2-1
GAME AT A GLANCE GOAL SCORERSColumbus: PP – J. Roslovic (20)Ottawa: B. Tkachuk (29), SO – T. Stutzle GOALTENDERSColumbus: E. Merzlikins (25 saves, SOL)Ottawa: F. Gustavsson (33 saves, SOW) CBJ TEAM NOTES The Senators won the season series with the road team picking up the victory in each game […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: TO HOST KIDS TAKEOVER DAY, PRESENTED BY BOB EVANS, ON SUNDAY, APRIL 24
APRIL 21, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate the youngest members of The 5th Line with Kids Takeover Day, presented by Bob Evans, on Sunday, April 24 when the Jackets host the Edmonton Oilers at 1 p.m. The game will feature young fans integrated […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: WILL TAKE PART IN 2022 NHL GLOBAL SERIES IN TAMPERE, FINLAND
APRIL 21, 2022 Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche to meet in a pair of games at Nokia Arena on November 4 and 5 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche will face off in a pair of 2022-23 regular-season games at Nokia Arena in […]