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Blue Jackets Need to Find Their Offensive Game

Tony Mazziotti | October 21, 2019

The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging just over two goals per game so far this season. It’s been a big factor in the team’s 3-3-2 start, leaving the feeling that…

Blue Jackets Must Find Finish, Fast

Mark Scheig | October 21, 2019

All things considered, the start of the season for the Columbus Blue Jackets has been pretty good. That is expect for one major thing. The Blue Jackets cannot finish their…

Nelson Scores in OT to Lift Islanders over Blue Jackets 3-2

The Canadian Press | October 19, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Brock Nelson scored 33 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. Nelson beat…

Toews, Lehner Lead Blackhawks Over Blue Jackets 3-2 in OT

The Canadian Press | October 19, 2019

CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews scored 46 seconds into overtime, Robin Lehner made 37 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Friday night.
Toews drove to the net and knocked a rebound of Patrick Kane’s shot from the right circl…

Blue Jackets Need to Improve on Details Late in Games

Tony Mazziotti | October 18, 2019

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night by a score of 3-2. It was a nice game played by the Blue Jackets, but the Stars have…

Stars Drop Fourth Straight in 3-2 Loss to Blue Jackets

The Canadian Press | October 16, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sonny Milano and Alexander Wennberg scored for the first time this season to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Dallas Stars 3-2 Wednesday. Columbus (3-3-0) won…

Blue Jackets Five-Game Checkup: The First Five

Mark Scheig | October 13, 2019

We are adding another new feature to our Columbus Blue Jackets coverage for the 2019-20 season. After every five games, we are going to publish a checkup column just like…

Blue Jackets Edge Previously Unbeaten Hurricanes 3-2

The Canadian Press | October 12, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Markus Nutivaara, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Pierre-Luc Dubios scored and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Carolina 3-2 Saturday night, ending the best start to a season in Hurricanes’ franchise history.
Dubois overpowered Brock McGinn on a r…

Miller Turns Back 26 Shots, Ducks down Blue Jackets 2-1

The Canadian Press | October 11, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Miller had 26 saves in his first start of the season, lifting the Anaheim Ducks to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.
Jakob Silverberg and Cam Fowler scored for the Ducks, who have won four of their first fi…

Blue Jackets Have Some Issues to Address

Tony Mazziotti | October 10, 2019

A sense of relief is in the air after the Columbus Blue Jackets won their first game on Monday. Two losses in a row made for a tough start, and…

Early Blue Jackets’ Roller Coaster Ride Forthcoming

Mark Scheig | October 9, 2019

The Columbus Blue Jackets finally found their first win of the season on Monday night. It took them overtime to get it. After giving up a late power play goal…

Texier Scores in OT, Blue Jackets Beat Sabres 4-3

The Canadian Press | October 7, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rookie Alexandre Texier scored 2:08 into overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.
Texier beat Linus Ullmark from the right circle off a quick pass from Nick Foligno to give the Bl…