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The Blue Jackets will try to win their third game in a row tonight in Buffalo

The Blue Jackets have won two games in a row, and four of their last six overall. They will hope to keep their rapidly improving points total moving in the right direction tonight, as they take on the Sabres in Buffalo.

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The Blue Jackets need the version of Conor Garland they traded for

As the NHL season enters the month of November, the Blue Jackets are off to another start full of mixed results. Blowout losses, exciting OT winners, surprise performances, and a handful of players who still find themselves in a major slump.

NHL News / Union and Blue / November 6

Blue Jackets best the Stars in a tight checking matchup at Nationwide

Against the odds, the Blue Jackets rallied last night and found a way to pick up a big win against the Dallas Stars. Zach Werenski stepped up and scored a big goal, and the Jackets were able to use their shootout prowess to secure two points.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / November 5

Zach Werenski ties it late, Blue Jackets beat Stars in shootout

Cam Talbot made 27 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets recorded the only two goals of a shootout for a 2-1 win over the visiting Dallas Stars on Thursday.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Matthew Knies News / Union and Blue / November 5

What is going on with Matthew Knies and the Blue Jackets?

As the Blue Jackets blew out the Avalanche Tuesday night, statistics were all the rage. With a 7-2 win, there are bound to be some big producers, though last night the scoring was mostly spread out.

NHL News / Union and Blue / November 5

The Blue Jackets host the Stars in a rematch from Saturday night

The Blue Jackets will look to build upon their biggest win of the season tonight, as they host the Dallas Stars at Nationwide Arena. This is the second and final meeting between these two teams this season, and it comes just 5 days after the first matchup.

Cam Talbot News / Union and Blue / November 4

Cam Talbot is looking like a big upgrade as the Blue Jackets backup goalie

Before the season even began, there were many questions that needed to be answered surrounding the Blue Jackets roster and lineup. One of those questions has seemingly been answered after a strong start from a late addition.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Blue Jackets Place Emil Andrae, Danton Heinen On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Emil Andrae and forward Danton Heinen on waivers. Columbus would free up $2.225MM in cap space by reassigning both to the Cleveland Monsters in the AHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Two players placed on NHL waivers for Nov. 4

A couple of Columbus Blue Jackets players have hit the waiver wire. On Wednesday, the Blue Jackets placed forward Danton Heinen and defenseman Emil Andrae on waivers.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ Massive 7-2 Win Over the Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been struggling to find the back of the net the past few games, especially on their latest road trip, where they went 1-2-0 and scored only seven total goals in that three-game stretch.

Ivan Provorov News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Ivan Provorov’s Return Shows Exactly What the Blue Jackets Were Missing

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a stiff test when the Colorado Avalanche came to town on Tuesday night. It took the home team just 28 seconds to find the scoreboard.

NHL News / Union and Blue / November 4

Blue Jackets rout the Avalanche by a 7-2 margin at home

The Blue Jackets rewarded us with a thrilling win on Tuesday night, as they steamrolled the Colorado Avalanche by a 7-2 score. This one was never in much doubt, right from the beginning.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / November 3

Blue Jackets rout Avalanche behind Charlie Coyle’s 4 points

Mathieu Olivier scored 28 seconds after the opening faceoff, Charlie Coyle and Valeri Nichushkin had goals 39 seconds apart in a four-goal second period, and the host Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-2 on Tuesday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Shuffling the Deck: Blue Jackets Switch Up Lines in Search of More Offense

Through 12 games in this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have just seven players with at least two goals, and they rank last in the NHL with just 29 goals scored as a team.

Jake Christiansen News / Union and Blue / November 3

Jake Christiansen has earned his chance to stay in the Blue Jackets lineup

With the Blue Jackets finally able to ice their complete defense corps, there is a surprising name remaining in the lineup. Jake Christiansen has played his way up the depth chart, going from apparent #9 defenseman; to getting in ahead of three others.

Dmitri Voronkov News / Union and Blue / November 3

Based on a new report, a Dmitri Voronkov trade could be imminent

The Dmitri Voronkov trade speculation is heating up, and with the new report from the Athletic's Aaron Portzline yesterday; a trade may happen sooner than later.

NHL News / Union and Blue / November 3

Blue Jackets will try to slow down the Avalanche at home tonight

The Blue Jackets will look to build upon the strong game they played in Dallas on Saturday, tonight against the Colorado Avalanche. The new month and nearly fully healthy roster gives this team a chance at a fresh start.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Blue Jackets eager to ignite sluggish offense vs. Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets started the season with a strong offensive performance in a 6-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres last month. The goals were harder to come by in the next 11 games, and the Blue Jackets reside near the bottom of the NHL in scoring heading into Tuesday night's contest against the visiting Colorado Avalanche.