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The Columbus Blue Jackets joined the NHL in 2000 as an expansion franchise alongside the Minnesota Wild. Their first game was a 5-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 7, 2000. For the first 12 years of its history, the team played in the Western Conference before switching to the Eastern Conference for the 2013-14 season. The franchise struggled during the early part of its history and didn’t reach the postseason until 2008-09. In total, the team has made six postseason appearances and has advanced past the first round once. 

First NHL Shot, First NHL Goal for Blue Jackets’ Del Bel Belluz
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That didn’t take long. Luca Del Bel Belluz scored his first NHL goal, on his first NHL shot no less, in Tuesday night’s (April 16) game against the Ottawa Senators. The Blue Jackets added Del Bel Belluz to the club’s roster on emergency recall from the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League. In 55 appearances for the Monsters this season, Del Bel Belluz posted 9-21-30 with eight penalty minutes in the first action of his professional career. A 6’1”, 182 lb. left-shooting native of Woodbridge, ON, Del Bel Belluz, 20, tallied 71-98-169 with 50 penalty minutes and a +20…

Projected Lineups for the Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets – 4/16/24
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The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at the Nationwide Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (52-22-7) at BLUE JACKETS (26-43-12) 7 p.m. ET; BSSO, BSOH Hurricanes projected lineup Teuvo Teravainen — Jack Drury — Martin Necas  Bradly Nadeau — Evgeny Kuznetsov — Jesper Fast Max Comtois — Jesperi Kotkaniemi — Stefan Noesen Brendan Lemieux — Jordan Martinook — Jackson Blake Brady Skjei — Dmitry Orlov Jalen Chatfield — Tony DeAngelo Dylan Coghlan — Scott Morrow Spencer Martin Pyotr Kochetkov Scratched: Frederik Andersen, Brett Pesce, Jaccob Slavin, Brent Burns, Jake Guentzel,…

Blue Jackets Hope to End 2023-24 Season With Positive Vibes
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Welcome to Game 82. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, it means the end of their 2023-24 season. It also means starting to look forward to better days after a tough season for many. As for the game itself against the Carolina Hurricanes, it means absolutely nothing in the standings. The Blue Jackets will finish in 29th place no matter what happens. The Hurricanes will play the New York Islanders in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However in other aspects, Tuesday’s Game 82 will carry significant meaning. In one aspect, the team very much wants to end the season…

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Projected Lineups for the Blue Jackets vs. Lightning – 04/09/24
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The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. BLUE JACKETS (26-40-12) at LIGHTNING (43-27-7) 7 p.m. ET; BSSUN, BSOH Blue Jackets projected lineup Scratched: Carson Meyer Injured: Adam Fantilli (calf laceration), (lower body), Yegor Chinakhov…

 

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What year were the Columbus Blue Jackets founded?

The Columbus Blue Jackets joined the NHL in 2000 as an expansion franchise alongside the Minnesota Wild.

When did the Columbus Blue Jackets play their first game?

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ first game was a 5-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 7, 2000.

Who is the current head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets?

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ current head coach is Pascal Vincent.