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Blue Jackets getting huge Kirill Marchenko boost vs. Red Wings

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had an up-and-down season so far, and the hope is that they can turn on a switch and go on a run. Something that could help them with that is getting healthy, and it looks like they’re getting one of their key players back on the ice.

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Blue Jackets’ Kirill Marchenko to return after four-game absence

Columbus Blue Jackets’ forward Kirill Marchenko will return to the lineup Thursday night as the Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings. Marchenko has missed the last four games after leaving a Nov.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

Blue Jackets place Mathieu Olivier on IR, recall Luca Del Bel Belluz

Olivier is thought to be week-to-week, absent since leaving mid-game against the Washington Capitals on Nov. 24 with an apparent upper-body injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Monahan Scores Twice as Blue Jackets Defeat Devils 5-3

On Dec. 1, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets for their second meeting of the season. The Devils took game one of the season series with a 3-2 victory on Oct.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 1

Blue Jackets break losing streak with comeback win over Devils

Sean Monahan tallied twice and Charlie Coyle scored once in a three-point game to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-3 comeback victory over the New Jersey Devils Monday night in Newark, N.J.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Jack Johnson News / Inside The Rink / December 1

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Sign Kenny Johnson

Earlier today, the Greensboro Gargoyles announced that they have agreed to an ECHL deal with defenseman Kenny Johnson. They also traded defenseman Gabe Blanchard to the Worcester Railers in exchange for future considerations.

Boone Jenner News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Blue Jackets Notebook: Third Periods, Jenner Nearing Return & More

After a 5-5-5 November that saw them cough up important points especially late in games, the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking forward to a new month. They jump in right away as they play the New Jersey Devils on Monday night in Newark.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

3 Quick Fixes to the Blue Jackets’ Third Period Meltdowns

All too often, the Columbus Blue Jackets have stacked up two competitive periods to open games only to stumble in the third. We haven’t seen a regulation win from the Blue Jackets in over two weeks, dating back to a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Nov.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 30

Blue Jackets seeking elusive regulation win, face skilled Devils' squad

Caught in a streak of surrendered leads, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try to close out a victory when they visit the New Jersey Devils on Monday in Newark, N.J.

William Whitelaw News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Whitelaw Quietly Becoming One of Blue Jackets’ Fastest-Improving Prospects

William Whitelaw has quietly become one of the most improved prospects in the Columbus Blue Jackets system this season. Among their nine NCAA prospects, including names like Jackson Smith and Cayden Lindstrom, Whitelaw has made one of the biggest jumps in development.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 28

Columbus had a rotten sports day against Pittsburgh

It is a good thing for the Ohio State football team that it is not playing Pitt this weekend, because two of the main Columbus, Ohio sports teams had pretty rotten days against teams from Pittsburgh on Friday.

No. 9 BYU shoots down Dayton to win ESPN Events Invitational

No. 10 Florida shoots past Providence in Rady consolation game

Balanced attack lifts No. 5 UConn to crucial win over No. 13 Illinois

Duke Miles carries No. 24 Vanderbilt past Saint Mary's 96-71

Six in double figures help No. 1 Purdue demolish Eastern Illinois

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

NHL Predictions: November 28th Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday Night. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

Blue Jackets to let season play out more before extending Fantilli, Jenner

As the Columbus Blue Jackets continue their rebuild, they have two major contract decisions that are due before the season ends. Firstly, top-line center Adam Fantilli is set to become a restricted free agent upon the expiration of his entry-level deal at the end of the season.

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The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Blue Jackets’ Luca Pinelli to make NHL debut against Leafs

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason told reporters that Luca Pinelli will make his NHL debut Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 25

Blue Jackets get breath of fresh air Zach Werenski injury update

The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday night. While the team is having a middling season, Zach Werenski has reached 400 points in his career and continues to play well.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

Journeyman NHL Defenceman Continues Career with Columbus Blue Jackets

Journeyman NHL defenceman Brendan Smith is on the move again, as he signs a one-year, two-way contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. This was after spending the 2024-25 campaign with the Dallas Stars.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 21

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski claps back at Bill Simmons for ‘most irrelevant’ hot take

It’s safe to say that no one had a Bill Simmons-Columbus Blue Jackets beef on their bingo cards for the 2025-26 NHL season. Simmons made some comments about the franchise on a recent podcast, which was a bit of a shock, considering he doesn’t have many hockey takes on his shows.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / November 20

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski Fires Back at Bill Simmons

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski does not care what anybody has to say about the place he calls home. In a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, longtime sports media personality Bill Simmons answered a fan question about what the most irrelevant franchise in professional sports was.