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What Is the Blue Jackets’ Edge in the Eastern Conference Playoff Race?

The Columbus Blue Jackets are on a great stretch since the hiring of head coach Rick Bowness, and have now played themselves right back into contention in the Eastern Conference playoff race, with a 6-1-0 record under their new bench boss.

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NHL Predictions: January 28th Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the Philadelphia Flyers taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Blue Jackets Place Zach Aston-Reese, Brendan Gaunce On Waivers

The Blue Jackets have placed forwards Zach Aston-Reese and Brendan Gaunce on waivers, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The open roster spots will allow Columbus to activate defenseman Denton Mateychuk from injured reserve before tomorrow’s game, as expected.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Blue Jackets’ Miles Wood, Denton Mateychuk to return to lineup against Flyers

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to get some reinforcements, as forward Miles Wood and defenseman Denton Mateychuk are expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Charlie Coyle News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 27

Charlie Coyle’s Milestone Week: 1,000 Games, 200 Goals, And Still Chasing Wins

Charlie Coyle's celebration will have to wait. The longtime NHLer recently joined an exclusive club as Coyle played in his 1,000th career NHL game during last Thursday's 1-0 win over the Dallas Stars.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Blue Jackets Prospect Jérémy Loranger Developing His Game in Daunting NCHC

General manager Don Waddell and the Columbus Blue Jackets took a chance on Jérémy Loranger in the 2025 NHL Draft, trading up to grab him 198th overall in the seventh round.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Blue Jackets/Kings Cancellation: Inside Crazy Morning in Columbus

Monday morning inside Nationwide Arena in Columbus started like any gameday morning. The Blue Jackets were scheduled to hit the ice at 10:30 A.M. for their morning skate after having Sunday off.

Denton Mateychuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Blue Jackets To Activate Denton Mateychuk From Injured Reserve

The Blue Jackets are expected to activate defenseman Denton Mateychuk from injured reserve in the coming days, per head coach Rick Bowness (via the team’s Jeff Svoboda).

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 26

Kings-Blue Jackets postponed, rescheduled for March 9

Monday night's game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Columbus Blue Jackets has been postponed due to severe winter weather in the Columbus area. The game will be played on March 9 in Columbus with the time to be determined at a later date.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Game between Kings, Blue Jackets postponed to March 9

The NHL announced on Monday afternoon that the game between the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets that was scheduled for Monday night has been postponed and rescheduled for March 9.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 17

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

Mason Marchment News / Field Level Media / January 25

Mason Marchment has Blue Jackets riding high entering Kings matchup

The Los Angeles Kings will look to rein in Mason Marchment when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. The 30-year-old forward had a hat trick and added an assist in the Blue Jackets 8-5 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.

Mason Marchment News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 25

A Seamless Fit: Marchment’s Hat Trick Underscores His Rapid Rise With the Blue Jackets

How big of an acquisition has Mason Marchment been? After his third career hat trick to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-5 during Saturday night's win, Marchment continues to give the Blue Jackets everything they were hoping and then some when they acquired him in a trade with the Seattle Kraken on Dec. 20.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 24

Mason Marchment (hat trick), Jackets end Lightning's point streak

Mason Marchment scored a hat trick and also had an assist as the host Columbus Blue Jackets brought an end to Tampa Bay's 15-game point streak with an 8-5 victory on Saturday night.

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Jet Greaves News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Blue Jackets’ Jet Greaves reveals what went right in shutout vs Stars

The Columbus Blue Jackets shut out the Dallas Stars 1-0 in a gritty game that saw them knock off one of the best teams in the NHL. It was a major win for the Blue Jackets, as they pulled off a much-needed win.

Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski ready to build off of win over Stars

The Columbus Blue Jackets continued their strong form under head coach Rick Bowness with a 1-0 win against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

Charlie Coyle News / Daily Faceoff / January 22