The Columbus Blue Jackets got some much-needed rest on Wednesday after their game in Winnipeg. They were looking for a better performance Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Adam Fantilli scored his second goal of the game at 4:21 of overtime Thursday night and the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2.
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.
The Columbus Blue Jackets caught a stray out of nowhere this week. Well-renowned sports media figure and founder of the Ringer, Bill Simmons, took a shot at the franchise during his recent mailbag podcast, calling them the most irrelevant franchise in professional sports.
Even after Zach Werenski hit his 400th NHL goal, the Columbus Blue Jackets probably did not expect to be in the headlines, but Bill Simmons found a way to make them the center of attention.
The Columbus Blue Jackets head north to face off against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that’s looking to stabilize after a few uneven outings, and the stakes couldn’t feel higher for both squads.
The Columbus Blue Jackets haven’t had many opportunities to raise a banner over their 25-year history, but they’ll probably want to pass on raising the “most irrelevant franchise in professional sports according to Bill Simmons” banner to the rafters of Nationwide Arena.
The Columbus Blue Jackets (10-8-2) couldn’t contain their recent momentum, which halted after falling 5-2 to the Winnipeg Jets (12-7-0). The disappointing loss also overshadowed a massive individual milestone for Zach Werenski, who recorded the Blue Jackets’ second goal at 4:04 of the third period.
The Columbus Blue Jackets got their first crack at the Montreal Canadiens since being eliminated by them at the end of last season. Despite blowing a third period two-goal lead, they were able to prevail after regulation.
For almost 30 years, John Buccigross has been a staple on ESPN. While he’s spent a lot of time on the anchor desk of Sportscenter, fans universally know him for his vast hockey coverage over the years.
The struggling Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2) are in Columbus tonight to take on the Blue Jackets (9-7-2) at 7:30 pm ET as part of the weekly Prime Video matchup.
Columbus Blue Jackets‘ goalie prospect Sergei Ivanov, lining up between the pipes of SKA St. Petersburg in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), was awarded Goalie of the Week honors thanks to his excellent performance guarding the franchise’s net.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without center Boone Jenner for the next while. On Thursday, head coach Dean Evason told reporters that he would be sidelined