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Blue Jackets score twice in third, rally past fading Predators

Charlie Coyle scored with 13:53 left in regulation to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 victory over the visiting Nashville Predators on Tuesday. One night after winning in overtime despite surrendering a four-goal third-period lead, the Blue Jackets scored twice in the final 20 minutes for a comeback win in regulation.

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CBJ 3, NSH 2: Monahan’s Shorty Sparks Third-Period Comeback As Jackets Edge Preds

Two in a row. 1 1 0 2 1 0 2 3 CBJ GOALS: Fantilli (1st, 14:23) Monahan SHG (3rd, 1:52) Coyle (3rd, 6:07) The Columbus Blue Jackets scored twice in the first 6:07 of the third period to hang on and beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena.

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Blue Jackets’ News & Notes: Werenski, Defensive Pairs & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets escaped New York with a 5-4 overtime win over the New York Rangers. Kirill Marchenko’s goal early in overtime secured an important second point in the playoff race.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Trade Deadline Primer: Columbus Blue Jackets

With the Olympic break now over, the trade deadline is this week. Where do each team stand, and what moves should they be targeting? We continue our look around the league, focusing on playoff-hunting teams, and we’re back with the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets, following OT escape, eye smoother effort vs. Predators

After nearly experiencing an epic collapse, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try for their second win in as many days when they host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 2

Blue Jackets blow four-goal lead, hold on for overtime win vs. Rangers

Kiril Marchenko scored his second goal of the game on a 2-on-1 66 seconds into overtime as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night after blowing a four-goal lead in the third period.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

3 Bad Trends the Blue Jackets Have Shown Out of the Break

The Columbus Blue Jackets went into the Olympic Break as the hottest team in the NHL. However, coming out of the break they were not been able to win either of their first two games against the two teams directly ahead of them in the standings, the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders.

Kent Johnson News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Johnson, Trade Deadline Expectations & More

Welcome to NHL Trade Deadline week. Given how many teams appear to be out of it coupled with the number of pending UFAs teams have, this is shaping up to be a very interesting trade deadline.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 2

Egor Chinakhov Proving Blue Jackets Made Mistake Letting Him Walk

Egor Chinakhov is making the Columbus Blue Jackets look foolish. The Russian forward has thrived since joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, providing exactly the kind of offensive production that Columbus desperately needs but chose to let walk away.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Re-signing Evgeni Malkin should be obvious move for Penguins

While Crosby and Letang are still signed beyond this season, Malkin is in the final year of his contract and is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. He seems determined to remain in Pittsburgh, but there has not been much progress on a contract extension.

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin on contract: ‘Wait until end of season’

Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews cites lack of pride as team hits crisis point

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Sabres deliver big statement with impressive win over Lightning

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer continues special rookie season with record-setting performance

Winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery could turn out to be a major franchise-changing moment for the New York Islanders.

USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 24

NHL Rumors: Trade interest in Philadelphia Flyers' Rasmus Ristolainen picking up

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: As last week, the Columbus Blue Jackets hadn’t spoken with pending UFAs Charlie Coyle, Boone Jenner, Mason Marchment, and Erik Gudbranson, but GM Don Waddell said they would be.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski earns high praise from teammates after game-winning Olympics assist

Jack Hughes was the hero for Team USA in the Olympic gold-medal game on Sunday, helping the country capture gold for the first time in 46 years — and it was Columbus Blue Jackets star defenseman Zach Werenski who set him up.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / February 23

Blue Jackets Not Looking at Pending UFAs

The Columbus Blue Jackets were supposed to be sellers at the trade deadline. Three weeks ago, that seemed like a certainty. Then Rick Bowness replaced Dean Evason behind the bench, and everything changed.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 23

Katie Gaudreau Reacts to Bittersweet Team USA Victory

Katie Gaudreau watched Team USA win Olympic gold, and the emotions were overwhelming. Her brother Johnny, a left wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, would have been on that team.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23

1 player Blue Jackets must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets are close to a playoff spot as the NHL prepares to return to action. Team USA won gold in Milan on Sunday morning, and the league’s trade freeze has now lifted.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Blue Jackets Not Planning To Trade For More Pending UFAs

Earlier this season, the Blue Jackets surprised many when they traded for pending unrestricted free agent winger Mason Marchment and made a coaching change,

Johnny Gaudreau News / Yardbarker / February 22

Team USA honors the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning Olympic gold

Team USA honors the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Team USA kept the memory of Gaudreau in mind throughout the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Elvis Merzlikins News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Latvia’s Elvis Merzlikins to start qualification game against Sweden

Latvia will go back to Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins in the team’s do-or-die game against Sweden later on Tuesday evening in Italy.

Scott Ford News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 16

Blue Jackets’ Scott Ford To Interview For NCAA Coaching Vacancy

The Columbus Blue Jackets have granted permission for assistant coach Scott Ford to interview for the vacant head coaching role at Brown University’s men’s hockey program, according to The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 12

Blue Jackets rumors: Columbus talking extension with 3 key forwards

The Columbus Blue Jackets were thought of as sellers at the trade deadline during the early parts of the season. But entering the Olympic break, the Blue Jackets are one of the hottest teams in the NHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Blue Jackets Pull Three Players Off Trade Market

The Columbus Blue Jackets appear to be changing course ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Instead of shopping veterans Boone Jenner, Charlie Coyle, and Mason Marchment, the team is now leaning toward keeping all three and working on contract extensions.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / February 12

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzļikins to start Latvia’s Olympic opener against USA

Lativa will turn to veteran Elvis Merzļikins for the team’s Olympic men’s hockey opener against the United States, as first reported by Latvian reporter Ulvis Brože.

Boone Jenner News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Boone Jenner Extension Will Shape Blue Jackets’ Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets are approaching a pivotal stretch in their organizational timeline, and much of it revolves around captain Boone Jenner. With extension discussions expected during the Olympic break, Jenner’s future in Columbus is quietly becoming one of the more intriguing contract situations to watch.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

What teams can learn from Sabres', Blue Jackets' recent success

As we get set to head into the Olympic break, many teams might take a look around the NHL to see what has been working for others, and gauge what they might have to do to find more success.

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