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The Columbus Blue Jackets barely missed the postseason last season. They made a tremendous push in the second half of the year, but finished just two points shy of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Olivier Breaks Shutout In Loss, Merzlikins Goes The Distance, Fine-Tuning The Details

That's a wrap for preseason. 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 2 CBJ GOALS: Olivier (PP) (3rd, 18:14) Logan Thompson made 29 saves and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored against his former club as the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Saturday night at Capital One Arena.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Blue Jackets Conclude Preseason With Loss to Capitals

The Columbus Blue Jackets had just one game left on their preseason schedule. They had a rematch with the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. The result was the same as Tuesday.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / October 4

Preseason Gameday #7: Almost There

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In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

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Jet Greaves News / Daily Faceoff / October 4

Jet Greaves could be a difference maker for Blue Jackets

With the 2025-26 NHL season set to get underway, so too will a formative campaign for young players across the league as they look to establish themselves

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Blue Jackets Kept Promise of Being Team That Won’t Be Pushed Around

Over the last several seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets have accumulated young talent thanks in large part to missing the playoffs. They’ve drafted high and landed great talent as a result.

Daemon Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Wild claim Daemon Hunt, release Jack Johnson

The Wild have claimed defenseman Daemon Hunt off waivers from the Blue Jackets, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Blue Jackets Focused on Being Improved Forechecking Team in 2025-26

The Columbus Blue Jackets came oh so close to the playoffs in 2024-25. Several of their key players had great seasons that allowed them to be in position to stay in the race all season.

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

Slow Start Too Much To Rally From, Jenner Strikes Twice, Greaves Plays Full Game

2 2 0 4 0 2 1 3 CBJ GOALS: Jenner (PP) (2nd, 7:52) Jenner (2) (PP) (2nd, 10:56) Olivier (3rd, 12:23) A two-goal first period for the Washington Capitals created a lead that the Columbus Blue Jackets could not rally from Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena, as the home team fell 4-3 in their penultimate preseason contest.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ 4-3 Loss to the Capitals

The Columbus Blue Jackets dropped their final home preseason game Tuesday night, falling 4-3 to the Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena. With a full NHL roster on the ice (minus Kirill Marchenko), the Blue Jackets now sit at 2-4-0 in exhibition play.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Blue Jackets’ Comeback Falls Short in Preseason Loss to Capitals

The Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping to use Tuesday night to start ramping things up before their regular season opens nine days from today. It was a mixed bag against the Washington Capitals.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 26

Columbus Blue Jackets’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to end their five-year playoff drought, as they enter the 2025-26 season. Columbus just missed out on a postseason spot last year, finishing ninth in the Eastern Conference.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / September 26

How the Blue Jackets can build on last season’s near playoff miss

On the heels of Johnny Gaudreau’s passing last summer, the Columbus Blue Jackets entered 2024-25 with emotions running high. The sudden passing of arguably their best player was expected to have a major effect – on and off the ice – on a team that already had fairly low expectations.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23

Penguins' Bryan Rust knows the trade rumors are going to be there

Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas didn’t quiet the trade rumor noise last week when he said he “would look at anything.” Forward Bryan Rust heard his name in the rumor mill all offseason and tried to laugh it off, knowing that anything is possible.

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Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Blue Jackets’ X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Zach Werenski

The Columbus Blue Jackets have high hopes for the 2025-26 campaign. This is coming off a surprising 2024-25 season, which was led by defenseman Zach Werenski.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / September 22

Young Blue Jackets Goalie Primed to Take Starting Job

The Columbus Blue Jackets shocked many in the hockey world last year by fighting for a playoff spot deep into the season. Finishing with a 40-33-9 record, the Blue Jackets missed the playoffs by just two points.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Ranking 10 greatest Columbus Blue Jackets of all time

Since joining the NHL in the 2000-01 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have had a challenging history, qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs just six times in 24 years.

Yegor Chinakhov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 19

Yegor Chinakhov open to staying with Blue Jackets

Two months after requesting a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, it appears forward Yegor Chinakhov is changing his tune. According to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, after yesterday’s practice, Chinakhov stated he was open to staying in Columbus after coming to an understanding with head coach Dean Evason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Denton Mateychuk, four others injured to start Blue Jackets training camp

The Columbus Blue Jackets have plans to ease top defense prospect Denton Mateychuk up to speed at the start of training camp as he recovers from a groin injury.

Flyers trade former KHL Goalie of the Year to Blue Jackets

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Why Jet Greaves Is Ready To Replace Merzlikins as Blue Jackets’ No. 1 Goalie

Entering his fourth NHL season, 24-year-old netminder Jet Greaves is prepared to shoulder the goaltending load for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Though it’s a small sample, Greaves has impressed when called upon by the Jackets.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Columbus Blue Jackets Acquiring Goaltender From Philadelphia

It was announced Sunday morning that the Columbus Blue Jackets are acquiring goaltender Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets had been seeking goaltending depth.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

NHL Rumours: Latest Update on Columbus Blue Jackets Forwards

We’ve got some more NHL rumours to begin the weekend. Teams are gearing up for training camp, which is scheduled to take place later this month. However, thoughts of next year and beyond are on the minds of general managers across the league.

Adam Fantilli News / House of Hockey / September 8

Concerns Growing Around Blue Jackets Star Adam Fantilli's Future After Latest Report

There is growing concern surrounding the future of pending RFA forward Adam Fantilli with the Columbus Blue Jackets after the latest report from general manager Don Waddell.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / September 8

2025-25 Puck Drop Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets

Last Word On Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are here for the 2025-26 season! As the regular seasons draws near, we will be previewing each teams’ current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / September 1

2025-2026 NHL team preview: Columbus Blue Jackets

If there was any team that every hockey fan was rooting for to some extent last season, it was the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the wake of beloved superstar Johnny Gaudreau’s passing (along with his brother Matthew), the Blue Jackets had no expectations for the 2024-25 season.