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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.
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.
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?
Colten Ellis News / 1st Ohio Battery / April 9
BUF 5, CBJ 0: Sabres Score Four Times In Third, Rookie Colten Ellis Stops All 37 Columbus Shots In Brutal Blow To Blue Jackets Playoff Hopes 
0 0 0 0 1 0 4 5 CBJ GOALS: No Goals No goals when it mattered most. Despite 37 shots on goal, the Columbus Blue Jackets could not find the back of the net Thursday night in a 5-0 shutout loss to the Buffalo Sabres, dampening Columbus' dreams postseason dreams.
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 / The Hockey Writers / April 9
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Sabres Preview, Fantilli, Bowness & More
We are down to the final four. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they face four games in the next six nights to determine if they will be a participant in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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.
Zach Werenski News / Daily Faceoff / April 8
Should Zach Werenski get Hart Trophy consideration?
With their 4-3 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets have put themselves in poll position to chase down either
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.
Zach Werenski News / Field Level Media / April 7
Zach Werenski, Blue Jackets collect critical win against Red Wings
Zach Werenski had a goal and an assist in regulation, then scored the decisive goal in the shootout as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Damon Severson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3
Blue Jackets’ Damon Severson Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Out For Season
April 3: After additional evaluation, Severson won’t be an option this season again at all. He underwent shoulder surgery yesterday and will not be an option to play again in 2025-26, per a team release Friday.
Zach Aston-Reese News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1
Blue Jackets Recall Zach Aston-Reese
The Blue Jackets have recalled forward Zach Aston-Reese from the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters under emergency conditions, the team announced Wednesday. Aston-Reese, 31, spent the first several months of the season on the active roster before clearing waivers in January.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 31
Could Blue Jackets' Cinderella run end because they lack one key Stanley Cup ingredient?
Welcome to part 6 of Daily Faceoff Stanley Cup Ingredients 2025-26.
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.
Ilya Sorokin News / Yardbarker / March 22
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin makes franchise history with latest shutout
A big reason why the New York Islanders have contended this season has been the play in net by goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 21
New Blue Jackets HC Driving Playoff Race Surge
Nine weeks ago, the Blue Jackets made a coaching change at what appeared to be the worst possible moment. Columbus sat in last place in the Eastern Conference with a 19-19-7 record through 45 games when general manager Don Waddell fired Dean Evason on January 12.
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