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Blue Jackets Address Work Ethic & Early Offensive Struggles

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter their game Saturday night against the Tampa bay Lightning not in a panic, but in need of a win. A regulation loss to the Lightning would put the Blue Jackets at the bottom of the league standings pending the outcome of the Flames/Golden Knights game later that night.

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Gameday #5: Blue Jackets seek first home win

Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 7:00 PM ET Nationwide Arena – Columbus, Ohio TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 93.3 FM Tampa Bay Lightning (1-2-2, 4 points, 7th Atlantic, 12th East) at Columbus Blue Jackets (1-3-0, 2 points, 7th Atlantic, 14th East) The third year center has just one goal and one assist so far in this young season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / October 17

Blue Jackets Right Wing Bids NHL Farewell

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson took his final lap at Nationwide Arena. Engulfed in Union Blue and wearing No, 13, Atkinson's retirement came after signing a one-day contract Oct.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ Frustrating 4-1 Loss to the Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets dropped their second straight home game on Thursday night, falling 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche. It was another frustrating result after the loss to the New Jersey Devils in Monday’s home opener, as the Blue Jackets are now 1-3-0 to start the season, far from the start they wanted.

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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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NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / October 17

Night Of Celebration Turns Into Night Of Frustration In Blue Jackets' 4-1 Loss To Avalanche

In what was perhaps their worst game of the young season, the Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 4-1 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

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Dean Evason News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Dean Evason gives scathing review of Blue Jackets in Avalanche loss

The Columbus Blue Jackets flirted with earning a Stanley Cup Playoff spot last season, but faded down the stretch and ultimately fell short. And so far in the 2025-26 NHL season, their record leaves plenty to be desired, and head coach Dean Evason wasn’t shy about letting them know about it.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Blue Jackets Outworked in 4-1 Loss to Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets honored one of their greatest ever in Cam Atkinson on Thursday night. That was about the only positive that came from the rest of the night.

NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / October 16

COL 4, CBJ 1: On Night Honoring Cam Atkinson, Avalanche Overpower Blue Jackets with Three-Goal Second Period

The second period was the difference in this one. A three-goal second period and 22 saves by Scott Wedgwood spurred the Colorado Avalanche past the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

Miles Wood News / Field Level Media / October 15

Blue Jackets F Miles Wood to miss at least a week after high stick to face

Columbus forward Miles Wood will miss at least a week after taking a high stick to his face during Monday's 3-2 road loss to the New Jersey Devils, Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason said on Wednesday.

Miles Wood News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Blue Jackets’ Miles Wood out at least a week with eye injury

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Miles Wood will reportedly miss at least the next week while recovering from an eye injury sustained during Monday’s game against the New Jersey Devils.

Dean Evason News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Blue Jackets’ Dean Evason vents frustration over brutal Devils loss

The Columbus Blue Jackets just completed their home opener for the 2025-26 campaign. Hopes were high for the Jackets heading into the season, and could still be, but the team dropped its first home game of the year, 3-2, to the New Jersey Devils.

Erik Gudbranson News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Blue Jackets’ Erik Gudbranson out indefinitely with upper-body injury

When speaking to the media on Monday morning, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson is going to miss the team’s home opener against the New Jersey Devils due to an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 11

Blue Jackets pour it on late in win over Wild

Kirill Marchenko recorded a hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled away for a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday evening in St. Paul, Minn.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Blue Jackets name Jet Greaves opening-night starter

Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason confirmed to reporters today that Jet Greaves will open the season as Columbus’ starting netminder, via Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / October 9

Blue Jackets Make Surprising Choice in Goal for Season Opener

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Nashville Predators in their season opener. As the Blue Jackets try to take the next step and return to the postseason, the team is going in a different and surprising direction in goal.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8