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Blue Jackets’ Erik Gudbranson out indefinitely with upper-body injury

When speaking to the media on Monday morning, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson is going to miss the team’s home opener against the New Jersey Devils due to an upper-body injury.

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Gameday #3: A Columbus Day Home Opener

Monday, October 13, 2025 – 7:00 PM ET Nationwide Arena – Columbus, Ohio TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 97.1 FM New Jersey Devils (1-1-0, 2 points, 6th Metro, 10th East) at Columbus Blue Jackets (1-1-0, 2 points, 5th Metro, 8th East) It’s opening day at the corner of Front and Nationwide!

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / October 12

Kirill Marchenko's Hatty, Elvis Merzlikins' Solid Play In Net Lead Jackets To First Win Of Season

Kirill Marchenko scored three times for his fourth career NHL hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made an outstanding 48 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Saturday night in St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ 7-4 Win Over the Wild

It was a “wild” one Saturday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, as the Columbus Blue Jackets earned their first win of the season with a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild, despite being outshot 52 to 32.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '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 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Blue Jackets’ Marchenko Leads With Hat Trick in 7-4 Win Over Wild

The Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets faced off on Saturday evening, Oct. 11 at Grand Casino Arena for the Wild’s home opener. While the Blue Jackets came into the game healthy, the Wild did not.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 11

Blue Jackets pour it on late in win over Wild

Kirill Marchenko recorded a hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled away for a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday evening in St. Paul, Minn.

NHL News / The Cannon / October 11

Gameday #2: Blue Jackets and Wild celebrate Year 25

Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 8:00 PM ET Grand Casino Arena – St. Paul, Minnesota TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 97.1 FM Columbus Blue Jackets (0-1-0, 0 points, t-4th

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Blue Jackets Must Move Past Moral Victories

The Columbus Blue Jackets came out with purpose on Thursday night against the Nashville Predators. They did a lot of things well. Several players were noticeable.

Jet Greaves News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Blue Jackets name Jet Greaves opening-night starter

Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason confirmed to reporters today that Jet Greaves will open the season as Columbus’ starting netminder, via Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / October 9

Blue Jackets Make Surprising Choice in Goal for Season Opener

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Nashville Predators in their season opener. As the Blue Jackets try to take the next step and return to the postseason, the team is going in a different and surprising direction in goal.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

Why Blue Jackets winger is a logical trade target for the Canadiens

In Montreal, he could benefit from an environment that maximizes its young offensive players.

Canadiens face roster issue as NHL insider reveals worrying update

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

The '30-goal scorers in the 2024-25 NHL season' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

13-year NHL veteran announces retirement

After a 13-season NHL career, veteran winger Cam Atkinson is hanging up his skates.

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

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Kevin Labanc News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Former NHLer Kevin Labanc signs deal with KHL’s Shanghai Dragons

A longtime depth forward is moving overseas. On Wednesday, the Shanghai Dragons of the Kontinental Hockey League announced that the team has signed forward Kevin Labanc for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.