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3 Keys to a Crucial Blue Jackets Win Over the Hurricanes

3 Keys to a Crucial Blue Jackets Win Over the Hurricanes

The Columbus Blue Jackets are on a skid right now, dropping three of their last four games, and tonight look ahead to a steep challenge with the Carolina Hurricanes coming into Columbus for the first half of a back-to-back between the teams.

Mathieu Olivier News / Daily Faceoff / March 31
Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier out week-to-week with upper-body injury

Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier out week-to-week with upper-body injury

More unwanted injury news this late in the regular season. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness revealed that forward Mathieu Olivier is expected to miss a couple of weeks due to an upper-body injury.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 31
Could Blue Jackets' Cinderella run end because they lack one key Stanley Cup ingredient?

Could Blue Jackets' Cinderella run end because they lack one key Stanley Cup ingredient?

Welcome to part 6 of Daily Faceoff Stanley Cup Ingredients 2025-26. 

Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier out week-to-week with upper-body injury
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Michael Pezzetta ejected from game after tussle with official
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Columbus Blue Jackets News / ESPN / March 31

Playoff Watch: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets battle to bolster playoff seeds

Both clubs need the two points on the line in Tuesday's matchup. Plus, full playoff projections, and more.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 30
Columbus coach hopes lessons were learned before Hurricanes tilt

Columbus coach hopes lessons were learned before Hurricanes tilt

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in a playoff position thanks to an incredible run since their January coaching change, but they're all too aware of the importance of turning their fortunes again when they play host to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
Blue Jackets Recall Luca Del Bel Belluz

Blue Jackets Recall Luca Del Bel Belluz

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that they’ve recalled forward Luca Del Bel Belluz from the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters. Del Bel Belluz last played in the NHL with the Blue Jackets shortly before Christmas earlier this season.

Mathieu Olivier News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 30

Bruised Jackets: Olivier Out "A Couple Of Weeks" As Injuries Pile Up For Blue Jackets At Worst Possible Time

There's never a good time for injuries. But it sure does feel like there are bad times, and this sure does feel like one of them. Minus a torn meniscus for utility defenseman Brendan Smith, there were no season-ending injuries for the Columbus Blue Jackets this time a week ago.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / March 30
Blue Jackets Still Have Much to Learn To Be Playoff Ready

Blue Jackets Still Have Much to Learn To Be Playoff Ready

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a golden opportunity to gain important points in the Eastern Conference with a pair of home games this past weekend. But instead of gaining important points, they came away with an empty feeling and a missed chance to solidify their playoff positioning.

Rick Bowness News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 29

Blue Jackets Fumble Four-Point Weekend, Rick Bowness Calls Out “Selfish” Play, Saying Some Guys Have "a Lot to Be Learned"

The Blue Jackets had a four-point homestand weekend sitting on a tee and walked away with one. In late March, that’s not just a missed opportunity. It’s a self-inflicted wound.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 29

BOS 4, CBJ 3 (SO): Blue Jackets Squander Three-Goal Lead In Third, Fall To Bruins In Shootout In Demoralizing Loss

0 0 3 1 4 3 0 0 0 3 CBJ GOALS:  Boone Jenner (1st, 6:17) Mason Marchment (1st, 7:45) Charlie Coyle (1st, 19:32) The Columbus Blue Jackets were coasting Sunday evening.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 29
Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Columbus Blue Jackets are fighting for their lives and a spot in this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a miserable start to the season, they fired hard-nosed head coach Dean Evason and brought in veteran coach Rick Bowness and the results were immediate.

Damon Severson News / Field Level Media / March 28
Blue Jackets D Damon Severson (upper body) week-to-week

Blue Jackets D Damon Severson (upper body) week-to-week

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Severson sustained the injury after absorbing a check from Zachary Bolduc in the third period of Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

Damon Severson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27
Blue Jackets’ Damon Severson Out Week-To-Week

Blue Jackets’ Damon Severson Out Week-To-Week

Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is out week-to-week with the upper-body injury he sustained in last night’s loss to the Canadiens, head coach Rick Bowness said Friday.

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NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 27
Bolduc Breaks Goalless Drought With Game Winner VS. Blue Jackets

Bolduc Breaks Goalless Drought With Game Winner VS. Blue Jackets

The Montreal Canadiens got a huge victory on Thursday night by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 as Habs forward Zack Bolduc got the game-winning goal to break his 31-game goalless drought.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Sick Podcast / March 26
Huge Game Tonight For The Habs VS. Blue Jackets

Huge Game Tonight For The Habs VS. Blue Jackets

The Montreal Canadiens (39-21-10) are in action tonight to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-22-11) in a massive game for both teams during this tight playoff race.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / March 26
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Lineup Changes, Roster Consistency & More

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Lineup Changes, Roster Consistency & More

The beat keeps on going for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Coming off a big 3-2 win in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, their next tough game and opponent awaits them on Thursday.

Zach Werenski News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
Zach Werenski has emerged as the favorite for the Norris Trophy

Zach Werenski has emerged as the favorite for the Norris Trophy

The Columbus Blue Jackets‘ Zach Werenski has always been a really good defenseman, but he’s clearly vaulted into an elite level over the past couple of years.

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The Blue Jackets continue to pass every test sent their way
Has Rick Bowness emerged as a candidate for the Jack Adams?
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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 25
Blue Jackets’ Rise Becoming the NHL’s Biggest Surprise

Blue Jackets’ Rise Becoming the NHL’s Biggest Surprise

On Jan. 12, the Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason. They were in last place in the Eastern Conference. Absolutely nothing was going as planned, and it appeared as if this season was going to be another disappointment in Ohio’s capital.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 25
Zach Weresnki is willing Blue Jackets to the playoffs with another epic performance

Zach Weresnki is willing Blue Jackets to the playoffs with another epic performance

The Columbus Blue Jackets have not made the playoffs since the 2019-20 season. This year, the Blue Jackets are making a push to return to the playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 24
Blue Jackets edge Flyers to seize second in Metropolitan

Blue Jackets edge Flyers to seize second in Metropolitan

Zach Werenski and Mason Marchment each delivered a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets rebounded from a rare regulation defeat to post a 3-2 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 23
Cayden Lindstrom, Jackson Smith To Return To NCAA

Cayden Lindstrom, Jackson Smith To Return To NCAA

Cayden Lindstrom and Jackson Smith, two of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ top prospects, will not turn pro at the conclusion of their respective freshman campaigns in college hockey.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 22
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin makes franchise history

Islanders' Ilya Sorokin makes franchise history with latest shutout

A big reason why the New York Islanders have contended this season has been the play in net by goaltender Ilya Sorokin.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in another exclusive club in loss to Avalanche
Oilers should take Connor McDavid's harsh comments seriously
Nikita Kucherov scores twice to carry Lightning past Oilers
The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 21
New Blue Jackets HC Driving Playoff Race Surge

New Blue Jackets HC Driving Playoff Race Surge

Nine weeks ago, the Blue Jackets made a coaching change at what appeared to be the worst possible moment. Columbus sat in last place in the Eastern Conference with a 19-19-7 record through 45 games when general manager Don Waddell fired Dean Evason on January 12.

Rick Bowness News / Professor Press Box / March 18
The Wake-Up Call to Rick Bowness That Saved the Blue Jackets

The Wake-Up Call to Rick Bowness That Saved the Blue Jackets

I’ve got to say, I’ve been a fan of Rick Bowness for a long time. I really came to appreciate him back when he was with the Winnipeg Jets. He left the team for a while because his wife was ill; he wanted to be there for her, and you can’t argue with that.

Rick Bowness News / Breakaway on SI / March 15
Blue Jackets' Rick Bowness Calls Out Officiating Bias

Blue Jackets' Rick Bowness Calls Out Officiating Bias

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness wasn't pleased with the officiating in their recent shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets' head coach pointed to the team's lack of power play opportunities as his biggest gripe.

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