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Blue Jackets receive positive update on Miles Wood

Blue Jackets winger Miles Wood will be in the lineup versus the Sabres on Tuesday, head coach Dean Evason said. It’s Wood’s first outing in over two weeks after leaving an Oct.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Blue Jackets visit Sabres in chase for more road success

The Columbus Blue Jackets bid to win their fourth straight road game on Tuesday when they visit the Buffalo Sabres. The Blue Jackets continued to feel at home on the road with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

Yegor Chinakhov News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Yegor Chinakhov Is Becoming Irreplaceable for the Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have recently been playing a faster and more physical brand of hockey, which head coach Dean Evason is known to install. However one of the best Blue Jackets as of late has been a player not known for that style of play.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ 5-4 Over the Penguins

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night in a thrilling game that ended 5-4 following a shootout. Our Mark Scheig was onsite for the affair and recapped the events of the evening, so now, let’s look at some takeaways from the game.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / October 26

Marchenko's Shootout Tally The Difference As Blue Jackets Edge Penguins 5-4, Voronkov Scores Twice

That's a way to win a hockey game. Kirill Marchenko's goal in the shootout was the difference on Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Blue Jackets Outlast Penguins Thanks to Dmitri Voronkov’s Big Night

The Columbus Blue Jackets came to Pittsburgh hoping to salvage a split in their set of Metropolitan Division games over the last two nights. After a back and forth game, the Blue Jackets found a way to prevail.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / October 25

CBJ 5, PIT 4: Blue Jackets Cough Up Late Lead But Strike Three Times In A Shootout To Defeat Penguins

1 1 2 0 / 1-1-1 5 2 0 2 0 / 1-1-0 4 CBJ GOALS: Coyle (P1, 15:44) Voronkov (P2, 17:39) Chinakhov (P3, 1:55) Voronkov (2) (P3, 4:54) Two points are

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Bruins’ Jordan Harris considering surgery for lower-body injury

The bad news continues to roll in for the Boston Bruins. Depth defenseman Jordan Harris is set to miss “a bit” with a lower-body injury, after stepping up to fill in for the injured Hampus Lindholm.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 25

Alex Ovechkin is close to previously unimaginable milestone

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin one goal away from previously unimaginable milestone

The Washington Capitals were 5-1 winners over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night, with Alex Ovechkin contributing one of the goals.

Leafs failed to trade Nick Robertson for Blue Jackets star

Joseph Woll returning to Maple Leafs from personal leave

Sharks have correct stance on struggling goalie Yaroslav Askarov

Canucks acquire Blackhawks forward in exchange for draft pick

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Maple Leafs failed to trade Nicholas Robertson for Blue Jackets star

While news of a rejected trade won’t help Toronto moving forward, it does make the vision around Robertson’s market a bit clearer.

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

NHL Rumours: Update on Columbus Blue Jackets Forward

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re nearing November, but the hot stove talk is still going. Teams are always considering changes to their roster.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Maple Leafs Among Teams Showing Trade Interest in Blue Jackets Forward

Trade momentum is building around Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov, and the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be among the teams monitoring his situation closely.

Denton Mateychuk News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Denton Mateychuk: The Final Piece to the Blue Jackets’ Defensive Scheme

Going into the season, the biggest question mark for the Columbus Blue Jackets was going to be could the defensive core that was built to win here finally put together the pieces and make a run.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

Blue Jackets pull away in 3rd period, extend Stars' skid

Boone Jenner, Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5-1 win against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.

Kirill Marchenko News / Field Level Media / October 20

Hot Kirill Marchenko leads Blue Jackets into tilt with Stars

The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to replicate the effort from their most recent outing when they visit the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Unhappy with their play in a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, the Blue Jackets responded with a 60-minute effort that resulted in a 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / October 17

Blue Jackets Right Wing Bids NHL Farewell

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson took his final lap at Nationwide Arena. Engulfed in Union Blue and wearing No, 13, Atkinson's retirement came after signing a one-day contract Oct.

Dean Evason News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Dean Evason gives scathing review of Blue Jackets in Avalanche loss

The Columbus Blue Jackets flirted with earning a Stanley Cup Playoff spot last season, but faded down the stretch and ultimately fell short. And so far in the 2025-26 NHL season, their record leaves plenty to be desired, and head coach Dean Evason wasn’t shy about letting them know about it.