Columbus Blue Jackets News: THREE PROSPECTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2023 IIHF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 5

 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that three prospects have been selected to participate in the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championships, which runs from December 26-January 5 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Moncton, New Brunswick.  It is composed of the best Under-20-year-old players in the world and consists of 10 countries split between two…

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Blue Jackets in action tonight at Chicago

DEC. 23, 2022 II UNITED CENTER II at CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BROADCAST INFORMATION 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) Blackhawks to Watch «  C Max Domi, who recorded 18-38-56 in 107 career contests with Columbus from 2020-22, is tied for the Blackhawks lead in goals and ranks second…

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Blue Jackets back-to-back games on the road tonight at Metropolitan Division rival Flyers

DEC. 20, 2022 II WELLS FARGO CENTER II at PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BROADCAST INFORMATION 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) Flyers to Watch «  G Carter Hart owns a 9-9-6 record with a 2.82 GAA and .913 SV% in 24 contests in 2022-23 «  RW Travis Konecny leads the club in goals…

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Tarasov shines in goal but Jackets drop 2-1 affair to Dallas Stars

GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS1st – Jake Oettinger, DAL (stopped 27-of-28 shots); 2nd – Daniil Tarasov, CBJ (stopped 32-of-33 shots); 3rd – Wyatt Johnston, DAL (1-0-1) GOAL SCORERSColumbus: K. Johnson (7)Dallas: W. Johnston (8), EN – J. Robertson (24) GOALTENDERSColumbus: D. Tarasov (32 saves, L) Dallas: J. Oettinger (27 saves, W)SPECIAL TEAMSColumbus PP:  0-for-1, 1 shotDallas PP:  no power play attempts BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES…

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Fresh off disappointing 0-3 Atlantic Division Road Trip, Blue Jackets home tonight to host Dallas at 7:00

DEC. 19, 2022 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II vs. DALLAS STARS BROADCAST INFORMATION 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) Stars to Watch «  D Miro Heiskanen, who has 2-4-6 in his last six contests, ranks eighth-T among NHL blueliners in points and ninth in assists with 5-20-25 in…

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BLUE JACKETS PLACE CENTER BOONE JENNER ON INJURED RESERVE, RECALL CENTER JOSH DUNNE FROM AHL’S CLEVELAND MONSTERS

DECEMBER 19, 2022 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed center Boone Jenner on Injured Reserve and recalled center Josh Dunne from the Cleveland Monsters, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today.  Jenner, 29, is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair a fractured thumb…

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 BLUE JACKETS SIGN CENTER JUSTIN RICHARDS TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT FOR 2022-23 SEASON

DECEMBER 19, 2022 Third-year pro is a graduate of the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets program COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Justin Richards to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today.  Richards, 24, made his NHL debut…

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Blue Jackets invade Bruins for 1 PM Matchup Today

DEC. 17, 2022 II TD GARDEN II at BOSTON BRUINS BROADCAST INFORMATION TV:  Bally Sports Ohio           Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter)              Radio:  105.7 FM                    Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) BLUE JACKETS MILESTONES OhioHEALTH INJURY REPORT TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 170 COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS

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Blue Jackets playing well lately, travels to Florida Panthers tonight

DEC. 13, 2022 II FLA LIVE ARENA II at FLORIDA PANTHERS BROADCAST INFORMATION TV:  ESPN+, HULU                  Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Brian Boucher (analyst), Dom Moore (between the benches)                                                                                                       Radio:  97.1 The Fan              Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Panthers to Watch «  D Brandon Montour leads team blueliners in goals, assists and points with 5-17-22 in 27 contests this season «  LW Matthew Tkachuk, who posted a goal…

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Jackets back in action this evening welcoming in Pacific Division’s Los Angeles Kings at 6 PM

DEC. 11, 2022 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II vs. LOS ANGELES KINGS BROADCAST INFORMATION 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) BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES BLUE JACKETS PLAYER NOTES BLUE JACKETS MILESTONES OhioHEALTH INJURY REPORT TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 148 COURTESY NHLmedia.com

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Blue Jackets rebound from 9-4 debacle against Buffalo by 3-1 win over Calgary

GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS1st – Patrik Laine, CBJ (1-0-1); 2nd – Eric Robinson, CBJ (1-0-1); 3rd – Elvis Merzlikins, CBJ (stopped 19-of-20 shots faced; W) GOAL SCORERSColumbus: P. Laine (7), E. Robinson (3), EN – S. Kuraly (7)Calgary: M. Stone (3) GOALTENDERSColumbus: J. Korpisalo (12 saves on 12 shots on 20:00 TOI); E. Merzlikins (19 saves on 20 shots on 40:00…

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Blue Jackets try to shake off 9-4 Buffalo debacle; hosts Calgary tonight

DEC. 9, 2022 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II vs. CALGARY FLAMES BROADCAST INFORMATION 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) BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES BLUE JACKETS PLAYER NOTES BLUE JACKETS MILESTONES OhioHEALTH INJURY REPORT TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 142 COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS

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6-0 first period lead gives Buffalo 9-4 win over Blue Jackets; fans unhappy with performance of team

GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS1st – Tage Thompson, BUF (5-1-6); 2nd – Alex Tuch, BUF (1-3-4); 3rd – Rasmus Dahlin, BUF (1-2-3) GOAL SCORERSColumbus: P. Laine (5), G. Nyquist (5), P. Laine (6), G. Nyquist (6)Buffalo: PP – D. Cozens (10), T. Thompson (17), R. Dahlin (9), T. Thompson (18), PP – T. Thompson (19), PP – T. Thompson (20), T. Thompson (21),…

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Blue Jackets playing back-to-back games, hosts Buffalo Sabres tonight at 7:30

DEC. 7, 2022 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II vs. BUFFALO SABRES BROADCAST INFORMATION TV:  TNT                                   Brendan Burke (play-by-play), Darren Pang (analyst), Jackie Redmond (reporter)              Radio:  97.1 The Fan              Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Sabres to Watch «  D Rasmus Dahlin has collected assists in four-straight contests (0-6-6) and ranks second among NHL blueliners in goals (tied) and points and third-T in assists with 8-21-29 in…

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Improved Red Wings beat Blue Jackets 4-2

BLUE JACKETS POST-GAME AUDIO INTERVIEWS HC Brad Larsen  | D Marcus Bjork  | F Kent Johnson  | G Joonas Korpisalo RED WINGS POST-GAME AUDIO INTERVIEWS HC Derek Lalonde   | F Austin Czarnik  | G Ville Husso BLUE JACKETS UPCOMING SCHEDULE Monday, Dec. 5                       Practice – 12pm ET at Nationwide Arena Tuesday, Dec. 6                        at Pittsburgh – 7pm ET at PPG…

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Blue Jackets hosts improved Detroit Red Wings in 6 PM Sunday Clash

DEC. 4, 2022 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II vs. DETROIT RED WINGS BROADCAST INFORMATION 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) All-Time Series «  Columbus is 45-48-14 in 107 all-time meetings vs. Detroit, including 26-21-8 at home. «  The Blue Jackets are 26-9-3 vs. the Red Wings since the…

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Blue Jackets head to Winnipeg for Friday Night Matchup with the Jets

DEC. 2, 2022 II CANADA LIFE CENTRE II at WINNIPEG JETS BROADCAST INFORMATION 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) BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES BLUE JACKETS PLAYER NOTES BLUE JACKETS MILESTONES OhioHEALTH INJURY REPORT TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 115 COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS

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