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For the Columbus Blue Jackets‘ duo of Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins, their lifelong dream was finally realized when they took the ice for the first time on Thursday at the Winter Olympics.

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Absolute Rollercoasters: Five Of The Craziest Games Of Columbus’ Season

The wild and wacky. Those are words to define the 2025-26 Columbus Blue Jackets in their 25th anniversary season. From countless third-period malfunctions to milestones, shootout wins, a coaching change, and now a seven-game winning streak, the Blue Jackets are riding the tale of two seasons right now as we sit at the Olympic break.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 13

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins eases injury worries after being pulled in Olympics loss

Columbus Blue Jackets fans were probably already frustrated that the NHL season had to pause right when their squad was torching the competition, but that vexation briefly turned to anxiety during Thursday’s Winter Olympics matchup between the United States and Latvia.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / February 12

Zach Werenski Picks Up Assist, Elvis Merzlikins Pulled In United States Versus Latvia Olympic Opener

When Team USA faced Team Latvia on Thursday, there could be only one winner between Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins. And in the battle between the two Columbus Blue Jackets representing their home countries in the 2026 Olympic Games, the winner was — as expected — Werenski.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 12

Blue Jackets Looking To Extend Pending UFAs

On New Year’s Day, the Blue Jackets were in last place in the Eastern Conference and had a three-point cushion in the basement. They were all but set to punt on the season, and their high-value pending UFAs, namely Charlie Coyle and Boone Jenner, had found themselves high up on trade bait lists.

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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

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 / 1st Ohio Battery / February 11

Elite Company: The Great Norris Debate — Werenski vs. Makar

Zach Werenski or Cale Makar? No, this isn't about Team USA or Team Canada in the Olympics — although that dream matchup could happen, and wouldn't that be a sight to witness.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

3 Things the Blue Jackets Have to Fix to Stay Hot After the Olympic Break

The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the Olympic Break as the hottest team in the league, but they still have work to do if they want to stay hot. Head Coach Rick Bowness talked about how proud he was of his team following a 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

3 Key Blue Jackets’ Lessons Learned so Far in 2025-26

The Columbus Blue Jackets were the hottest team in the NHL when the season reached the Olympic break. They’re on an 11-1-0 run including 10-1 under new head coach Rick Bowness.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / February 5

Blue Jackets Enter Olympic Break Red Hot

The Columbus Blue Jackets dispatched the Chicago Blackhawks with a shutout performance. The win was the team's ninth in their last 10 games and brought the rising Blue Jackets within four points of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and two points behind the New York Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Stadium Rant / February 5

Streaking Columbus Blue Jackets Are Genuine Postseason Contenders

The Blue Jackets were nowhere near the playoff picture two weeks ago, but a seven-game win streak has changed their fortune. With a 29-20-7 record through 56 games played in 2025-26, Columbus sits just four points out of the wildcard with 26 games left to play.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / February 4

Blue Jackets stay hot with season-sweep shutout over Blackhawks

Jet Greaves made 21 saves for Columbus' second consecutive shutout in their 4-0 win over visiting Chicago on Wednesday night. It was the final game before the Olympic break for both teams.

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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NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 4

Columbus Blue Jackets Shut Out Devils 3-0

The Devils’ return to the Prudential Center on Tuesday didn’t go as planned, as they were unable to find the offensive spark needed to bounce back from Saturday’s loss in Ottawa.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 4

Blue Jackets put win streak on line vs. Blackhawks

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be riding a six-game winning streak when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night in the final game before the Olympic break for both teams.

Elvis Merzlikins News / Field Level Media / February 3

Elvis Merzlikins, Blue Jackets blank Devils for 6th win in row

Elvis Merzlikins made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season and Mathieu Olivier scored two goals in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in Newark, N.J.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 3

Blue Jackets’ GM drops ‘realistic’ truth bomb amid hot streak

The Columbus Blue Jackets are the hottest team in the NHL. They have are 9-1-0 in their last ten games and have won five straight games. Since hiring Rick Bowness, they have won eight of nine games.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Blue Jackets are proof no team in the East is truly out of playoff race yet

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a surprising move in mid-January when they fired Dean Evason to hire Rick Bowness as their new head coach. Evason had done

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / February 1

Blue Jackets Winger Fueling Team's Rise

The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now. The boys from Ohio have rattled off five consecutive victories and won nine of their last 10 games.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Blue Jackets a Possible Swing Team Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets may end up being one of the most important teams to watch as the trade deadline approaches. According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, once they determine at the Olympic break if they’re buyers or sellers, the action could pick up in a significant way.

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.

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).