Columbus Blue Jackets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Columbus Blue Jackets eliminated from playoff contention

After a valiant run spanning most of the second half of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have officially been eliminated from contention for a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Columbus Blue Jackets Eliminated from Playoff Contention

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The climb stalled before it ever truly took shape. The Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs contention this week, closing the book on another season defined more by growing pains than meaningful progress.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / April 14

Eliminated: Blue Jackets Miss Playoffs For Sixth Straight Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated from playoff contention Monday night. It was the sixth consecutive season in which the franchise has failed to qualify for the postseason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Blue Jackets sign Boston Buckberger to two-year entry-level contract

It’s been a good week for Boston Buckberger. The 22-year-old defenseman won the NCAA National Championship with the University of Denver on Saturday, and then signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Blue Jackets Sign Boston Buckberger

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed two-time NCAA national champion defenseman Boston Buckberger to a two-year, entry-level contract. The deal will start next season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Blue Jackets Sign Joshua Eernisse To One-Year, Entry-Level Contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed college free agent Joshua Eernisse to a one-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2026-27 season. The University of Michigan winger will finish the 2025-26 season on a professional try-out contract with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Blue Jackets sign Josh Eernisse to entry-level contract

A hard-working college veteran has earned himself an NHL contract. On Sunday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced that the team has signed forward Josh Eernisse to a one-year, entry-level contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 12

Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

The Washington Capitals 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon was significant for two big reasons.

Capitals stay alive in playoff race with win over Penguins

Avalanche coach to miss road trip with facial fractures, corneal abrasion

Dustin Wolf, Flames deal defeat to playoff-bound Mammoth

The Mammoth are poised for long-term success

Canucks score in OT, leave Ducks still looking for win, playoff berth

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Blue Jackets Playoff Chances: How Columbus Can Still Make 2026 NHL Postseason

And then there were two. Just two games separate the Columbus Blue Jackets from the end of their 2025-26 regular season. They hope there isn’t two games left to play this season.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 12

Habs Have Rough Night At The Office As They Fall To Hungry Blue Jackets Team

The final home game of the regular season for the Montreal Canadiens was a tough one for them as they fell 5-2 to a more hungry Columbus Blue Jackets team that is fighting for their playoff lives.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Blue Jackets battle Bruins, looking to keep playoff hopes alive

The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to keep their playoff hopes alive when they return home to face the Boston Bruins on Sunday evening. Columbus (40-28-12, 92 points) is two points behind the Philadelphia Flyers in the race for the third seed in the Metropolitan Division, and both teams have two games remaining in the regular season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11

Blue Jackets cool off Canadiens, remain in playoff race

Charlie Coyle scored a pair of goals as the Columbus Blue Jackets kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial 5-2 road victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Sick Podcast / April 11

Habs Take On The Blue Jackets In Final Home Game Of The Regular Season

Tonight, the Montreal Canadiens (47-22-10) will be hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (39-28-12) in what will be their final home game of the regular season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

NHL Predictions: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens, April 11

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / April 10

Scorching-hot Habs look to squash Blue Jackets' playoff hopes

The free-falling Columbus Blue Jackets face a tall task to keep their playoff dreams alive during a road date with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Columbus' hiring of coach Rick Bowness on Jan.

Rick Bowness News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10

Why Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness isn’t sweating blowout loss to Sabres amid playoff race

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost to the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 on Thursday, falling to 11th in the Eastern Conference. A mid-season charge had them in the dance temporarily, but they have run out of juice and may not make the postseason.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9

Devils To Interview Sunny Mehta For GM Vacancy

The Devils have received permission from the Panthers to interview Sunny Mehta, one of their assistant general managers, for New Jersey’s GM vacancy, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Blue Jackets’ Boone Jenner Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The Columbus Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writer’s Association has nominated Blue Jackets’ captain Boone Jenner as their nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Blue Jackets Make Sweeping Line Changes Looking For Offensive Spark

Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness promised there would be sweeping changes to the forward lines in advance of Tuesday night’s game in Detroit.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness sends message after players only meeting

The Columbus Blue Jackets are preparing for a massive showdown with the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Columbus and Detroit are both in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Damon Severson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3

Blue Jackets dealt brutal Damon Severson update amid playoff race

The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered a huge setback in their playoff push, as defenseman Damon Severson will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL season after undergoing shoulder surgery performed on Thursday, the team announced Friday.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / April 3

Blue Jackets Veteran Out for Season After Shoulder Surgery

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the middle of a tight playoff race that has seen their team lose 5 straight games and drop out of playoff position. They had been occupying the third Metropolitan Division spot and second wild card spot in the East for a bit.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 25

Blue Jackets’ Rise Becoming the NHL’s Biggest Surprise

On Jan. 12, the Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason. They were in last place in the Eastern Conference. Absolutely nothing was going as planned, and it appeared as if this season was going to be another disappointment in Ohio’s capital.