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The Blue Jackets rewarded us with a thrilling win on Tuesday night, as they steamrolled the Colorado Avalanche by a 7-2 score. This one was never in much doubt, right from the beginning.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / October 14

Should Mathieu Olivier be part of the CBJ Leadership Group?

The Blue Jackets did not re-sign Boone Jenner during the offseason, which left the club without a captain. Head Coach Rick Bowness decided not to designate a captain for the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier fined for slashing Panthers’ Uvis Balinskis

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier has been assessed a $5,000 fine, the maximum allowable under the terms of the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, by the NHL Department of Player Safety for the slashing infraction he committed against Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis on Tuesday night.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Blue Jackets’ Olivier ejected for slashing Panthers’ Balinskis

A careless play has led to an ejection in a very heated matchup. On Tuesday night, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for slashing Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis.

NHL News / Union and Blue / October 10

Blue Jackets find a way to stave off a skilled Penguins team

Two Blue Jackets made their season debuts for the Union Blue tonight, and boy were they needed. Damon Severson scored and assisted on Mathieu Olivier's

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 6

Undersized Sabres D Zach Metsa earns respect for fight with Mathieu Olivier: ‘Extremely courageous’

BUFFALO – No one expected it. After all, Sabres defenseman Zach Metsa doesn’t fight much. As a pro, he said he had only scrapped once before taking on heavyweight Mathieu Olivier in Thursday’s season opener in Columbus.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Blue Jackets’ Olivier Talks Issue of Ramping Up Following Slow Start

The Columbus Blue Jackets opened the preseason on Monday night with a 1-0 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings, in a game that featured more American Hockey League players than National Hockey League players.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 10

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Mathieu Olivier will continue to bring more value than just his fists

Out of the many reasons the Blue Jackets has a skid to end the 2025-26 campaign, one of the more glaring was the absence of the Blue Jackets' heavy hitter, Mathieu Olivier.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 25

Trent Frederic vs Mathieu Olivier: Top Edmonton Oilers fights of 2025-26

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / April 30

Mathieu Olivier is turning his back on Canada: he will play for the U.S.

Mathieu Olivier's decision is sure to cause a stir… and not just a little one. The Blue Jackets player, who was born in the United States but grew up in Quebec, has decided to represent the U.S.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier out week-to-week with upper-body injury

More unwanted injury news this late in the regular season. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness revealed that forward Mathieu Olivier is expected to miss a couple of weeks due to an upper-body injury.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 30

Bruised Jackets: Olivier Out "A Couple Of Weeks" As Injuries Pile Up For Blue Jackets At Worst Possible Time

There's never a good time for injuries. But it sure does feel like there are bad times, and this sure does feel like one of them. Minus a torn meniscus for utility defenseman Brendan Smith, there were no season-ending injuries for the Columbus Blue Jackets this time a week ago.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 24

CBJ 3, PHI 2: Greaves, Werenski, Olivier Propel Blue Jackets To Second Place In Metro Division With Win Over Philadelphia

0 2 1 3 1 0 1 2 CBJ GOALS: Mathieu Olivier (2nd, 0:44) Zach Werenski (2nd, 2:28) Mason Marchment (3rd, 4:38) Mathieu Olivier, Zach Werenski, and Mason

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Blue Jackets To Activate Mathieu Olivier

As he signaled would be the case yesterday, Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason told reporters that winger Mathieu Olivier will come off injured reserve and be available for tonight’s tilt against the Islanders (via Jeff Svoboda of NHL.com).

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

Blue Jackets place Mathieu Olivier on IR, recall Luca Del Bel Belluz

Olivier is thought to be week-to-week, absent since leaving mid-game against the Washington Capitals on Nov. 24 with an apparent upper-body injury.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / November 13

Mathieu Olivier's 3-point night lifts Blue Jackets over Oilers

Mathieu Olivier had two goals and an assist for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5-4 win against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Charlie

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier ejected from game against Canucks

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Mathieu Olivier was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct during Saturday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks after delivering a hit from behind on defenseman Elias Pettersson.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / March 9, 2025

Projecting How the Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier Extension Will Age

Lost a little bit in the shuffle of the hectic NHL trade deadline was the contract extension for Columbus Blue Jackets’ enforcer Mathieu Olivier. He is one of the few NHLers that have been able to take the enforcer role and keep it relevant in the league’s new skill-based era.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5, 2025

Hockey World Reacts as NHL’s Tough Man Olivier Signs 6-Yr Deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a six-year, $18 million contract extension, carrying a $3 million AAV. The deal, which is slightly front-loaded, includes a 10-team no-trade clause.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28, 2025

Blue Jackets discussing extension with pending unrestricted free agent

He won’t threaten to lead the team in scoring, but the pending unrestricted free agent became integral to the Blue Jackets’ turnaround this season.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 23, 2025

Ryan Reaves enters heavyweight tilt vs. Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier for 1st fight of season

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves entered his first fight of the year, squaring off against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier early in the first period of Wednesday’s game.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 9, 2025

Mathieu Olivier in Montreal: the dream is slipping away

In recent months, Mathieu Olivier has made a name for himself. That’s the least one can say. Of course, we knew who Olivier was. However, with the way he is playing this season, he has chosen the right moment to step up, just a few months away from complete autonomy.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 5, 2024

Mathieu Olivier in Montreal: To hear Darren Dreger tell it, you should probably forget it.

In Montreal, fans love the players who show up on the ice. Those who work their butts off for the logo always have a good reputation in town, for logical reasons.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 27, 2024

Mathieu Olivier knows his name is circulating in Montreal

Mathieu Olivier is having a great season. He’s in his prime, at 27, and has collected nine points (six goals) in 20 games since the start of the campaign.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 28, 2024

Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier Proving He’s More Than Just an Enforcer

Since joining the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2022-23 season, Mathieu Olivier has made a name for himself as one of the toughest players in the NHL. His grit and willingness to protect his teammates made him a mainstay on the Blue Jackets’ fourth line.