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Now or Never: A Defining Stretch for the Blue Jackets

Is there some life? The Columbus Blue Jackets are at the most pivotal juncture of their season. In the middle of a stretch featuring seven out of eight home games, and a season-long five-game homestand starting next Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, it feels like now or never for the 2025-26 Blue Jackets.

Elvis Merzlikins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins loves ‘new energy’ in Columbus after coaching change

The Columbus Blue Jackets have won three games in a row, including the first two under new head coach Rick Bowness. The veteran Bowness was brought in on Monday, replacing the fired Dean Evason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 15

CBJ 4, VAN 1: Power Play Paves the Way As Blue Jackets Roll Past Canucks for Third Straight Win

Getting hot. 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 4 CBJ GOALS: Coyle PPG (1st, 17:25) Marchenko (2nd, 5:49) Werenski PPG (2nd, 10:14) Johnson (3rd, 10:13) Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson each scored and had an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena for their third straight win.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Blue Jackets Face Unique Challenge of Learning New Coach During Playoff Race

Most NHL teams find their groove as the season goes on. Chemistry is developed. Systems are in place. Unless there’s a sudden change, most coaching staffs are in order.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Rick Bowness News / Breakaway on SI / January 15

Blue Jackets Attempting to Build Momentum Under Rick Bowness

The Columbus Blue Jackets welcome the Vancouver Canucks to Nationwide Arena for game two of the Rick Bowness era. After defeating Calgary 4-3 earlier this week in his coaching debut, Bowness will look to continue building confidence during a crucial seven-home-games-in-eight stretch.

Erik Gudbranson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Blue Jackets Activate Erik Gudbranson

The Columbus Blue Jackets will return a veteran defenseman to the lineup tonight. According to team reporter Jeff Svoboda, the Blue Jackets will activate Erik Gudbranson for tonight’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14

Rejuvenated Blue Jackets hosting massively slumping Canucks

With a new man in charge, the Columbus Blue Jackets have engineered some immediate success. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks remain mired in an extended run of futility.

Rick Bowness News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets Need Rick Bowness

When Don Waddell picked up the phone to call Rick Bowness, he didn’t know what answer he was going to get. Bowness had every reason to say no. He’d stepped away.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli 'Excited for Future' After Coaching Change

The Columbus Blue Jackets weren’t meeting expectations under previous head coach Dean Evason. GM Don Waddell took swift action by hiring Rick Bowness on for the rest of the season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

Kent Johnson thrived in Rick Bowness’ debut for Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets played their first game with Rick Bowness behind the bench on Tuesday, earning a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames. The win came just one day after the team fired head coach Dean Evason, who led Columbus to a 19-19-7 record through 45 games.