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Blue Jackets’ Isac Lundestrom activated off injured reserve

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday afternoon that they have activated forward Isac Lundestrom off the injured reserve list. Lundestrom, 26, has appeared in 35 games with the Blue Jackets this season, collecting five points (one goal, four assists).

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3 Keys to a Blue Jackets Victory Over the Senators

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a clear path back into the playoff race: keep winning. On the backs of a four-game winning streak, the Blue Jackets have rallied and shown major signs of life, jumping back into the playoff race over the past week in the process.

Rick Bowness News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 19

3 For 3: Three Thoughts For Three Blue Jacket Wins In The Rick Bowness Era

Make no bones about it. The vibe for the Columbus Blue Jackets has shifted in the Rick Bowness era. It was January 12 when the Blue Jackets made a sudden change, firing now-former head coach Dean Evason and bringing Bowness out of retirement.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Merzlikins, Voronkov & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the new week riding a four-game winning streak. The team is 3-0 under new head coach Rick Bowness. The Blue Jackets are playing the game with confidence.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 19

Blue Jackets to test win streak, positive vibes against Senators

The Columbus Blue Jackets are out to record a season-high fifth consecutive victory Tuesday when they open a season-long five-game homestand with a visit from the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Mikael Pyyhtia News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Blue Jackets Reassign Mikael Pyyhtia

According to a team announcement, the Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned forward Mikael Pyyhtia to the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters. Pyyhtia was originally recalled on January 7th.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 18

Early Returns: Elvis Playing Well Under Bowness So Far

Two games for Elvis Merzlikins. Two wins. Under head coach Rick Bowness, there seems to be a new vibe under the veteran coach's guidance. Whether it's the temporary bump that you hear about for teams during coaching changes or something deeper that can ultimately turn the club's season around, that's the question.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 17

Penguins extend home dominance of Blue Jackets with shootout win

Charlie Coyle scored the winning goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets kept new coach Rick Bowness' record perfect by edging the host Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.

Cole Sillinger News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Blue Jackets’ Sillinger Opens Up on Coaching Change & Current Role

Cole Sillinger has already played in 332 NHL games coming into Saturday night’s big Metropolitan Division game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will already be on his fifth NHL head coach.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

After Columbus, Who’s Really on the NHL Coaching Hot Seat?

Coaching in the NHL is a weird game. One week you’re praised for keeping things steady, the next your team struggles, and suddenly everyone’s talking about you.

Elvis Merzlikins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins loves ‘new energy’ in Columbus after coaching change

The Columbus Blue Jackets have won three games in a row, including the first two under new head coach Rick Bowness. The veteran Bowness was brought in on Monday, replacing the fired Dean Evason.

Erik Gudbranson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Blue Jackets Activate Erik Gudbranson

The Columbus Blue Jackets will return a veteran defenseman to the lineup tonight. According to team reporter Jeff Svoboda, the Blue Jackets will activate Erik Gudbranson for tonight’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.

Rick Bowness News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets Need Rick Bowness

When Don Waddell picked up the phone to call Rick Bowness, he didn’t know what answer he was going to get. Bowness had every reason to say no. He’d stepped away.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

Kent Johnson thrived in Rick Bowness’ debut for Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets played their first game with Rick Bowness behind the bench on Tuesday, earning a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames. The win came just one day after the team fired head coach Dean Evason, who led Columbus to a 19-19-7 record through 45 games.