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Blue Jackets Unable to Find Enough Offense in Loss to Wild

The Columbus Blue Jackets were looking to end their four-game homestand on a high note. A win against the Minnesota Wild would have ensured splitting their four games.

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Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski joins exclusive club with second 2-goal game in a row

The Columbus Blue Jackets wasted defenseman and alternate captain Zach Werenski’s historic two-goal performance in a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

Zach Werenski News / 1st Ohio Battery / December 18

MIN 5, CBJ 2: Werenski Shines, But Wild Power Their Way To Sixth Straight Win

A losing homestand is in the books. 0 2 3 5 1 1 0 2 CBJ GOALS: Werenski (1st, 15:20) Werenski (2nd, 17:39 Joel Eriksson Ek's two-point night, including his go-ahead goal in the third period, was the difference as the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Canada cuts three players from 2026 World Junior team

Canada’s World Junior team cut three players from its invitee roster.

Rising and falling: Which NHL players can continue their hot pace?

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The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 17

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ Important 4-3 Overtime Win Over the Ducks

The Columbus Blue Jackets picked up two massive points Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks, winning 4-3 in overtime. It was a hard-fought game with plenty of momentum swings, as a 3-1 Blue Jackets lead was erased before Adam Fantilli ended it in overtime.

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Blue Jackets Down Ducks in Overtime to End Losing Streak

The Columbus Blue Jackets continued their four-game homestand with a Tuesday night affair against the Anaheim Ducks. Overtime was needed to settle this one.

Adam Fantilli News / Field Level Media / December 16

Adam Fantilli's OT goal leads Blue Jackets past Ducks

Adam Fantilli scored at 3:32 of overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Fantilli netted the unassisted goal from the slot 1-on-1 against Ducks defenseman Olen Zellweger after carrying the puck into the Anaheim zone with speed.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski Playing in 600th NHL Game

Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena will mark a milestone for one of the franchise’s best players. In the process, this player becomes just the fourth player to reach this milestone for the Blue Jackets after Boone Jenner, Rick Nash and Cam Atkinson.

Boone Jenner News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Blue Jackets captain set to return to lineup after month-long absence

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner will return to the ice tonight against the Ottawa Senators after an injury cost him a month of hockey. Team reporter Jeff Svoboda relayed word from Columbus Head Coach Dean Evason, who confirmed to the media today that Jenner would be returning.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 10

Sens look to stop losing streak in visit to Blue Jackets

The Ottawa Senators are in search of a new trend when they face the host Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night having lost five of their last six games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 8

Blue Jackets, Hurricanes aim to snap recent funks

The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a game in which they produced a high shot total. That's much like how the Carolina Hurricanes operate. Both teams will be looking for their high-volume opportunities to translate into more production when they meet Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.