3 Underrated Blue Jackets/Capitals Stories to Watch Mark Scheig | April 12, 2018 Sergei Bobrvosky gets his opportunity to play someone other than the Pittsburgh Penguins. Alexander Ovechkin is still chasing a Stanley Cup. Philipp Grubauer starts in goal over Braden Holtby. The…
Blue Jackets Grew Up While Chasing Playoffs Mark Scheig | April 8, 2018 It took a 13-2-2 end to their season, but the Columbus Blue Jackets did something for the first time in franchise history on Thursday night. Thanks to getting to overtime,…
Blue Jackets Clinch Second Straight Playoff Berth Mark Scheig | April 5, 2018 For the first time in franchise history, the Columbus Blue Jackets are going to back-to-back postseasons. Thanks to getting to overtime against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they punched their ticket to…
John Tortorella & the Blue Jackets: A Perfect Match Mark Scheig | March 28, 2018 The Columbus Blue Jackets are on a roll. After their latest victory, a 7-3 crushing of the Edmonton Oilers, the Blue Jackets improved to 11-1 in their last 12 games.…
What the Blue Jackets Got from Their Winning Streak Mark Scheig | March 25, 2018 St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen stole the show Saturday night. Thanks to 33 saves from Allen, the Blues pushed themselves into a playoff spot after defeating the Blue Jackets 2-1…
Comparing Blue Jackets’ Double-Digit Win Streaks Kristyn Repke | March 24, 2018 Now that the Columbus Blue Jackets’ win streak is in the double-digits, it has understandably drawn parallels to their 16-game win streak from the 2016-17 season. With Thursday night’s commanding 4-0…
Winning Streak Reveals Blue Jackets’ Maturity Mark Scheig | March 22, 2018 One of the prevailing themes of this Columbus Blue Jackets’ season has been their youth. Thanks to the likes of Pierre-Luc Dubois, Zach Werenski, Seth Jones, Sonny Milano and Oliver…
Maple Leafs’ Recent Business With the Blue Jackets Andrew Forbes | March 19, 2018 An expansion team that came into the NHL in 2000, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have as much history when it comes to trading as the…
Blue Jackets Mailbag: March 2018 Edition Kristyn Repke | March 13, 2018 Welcome to our Columbus Blue Jackets monthly mailbag. Once a month (or more, if warranted), Blue Jackets writers Kristyn Repke and Mark Scheig will answer both fan questions and questions from each…
What Makes Jones and Werenski A Dynamic Duo Kristyn Repke | March 10, 2018 When people debate the best defensive pairings in the National Hockey League, there’s no denying that Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen Seth Jones and Zach Werenski have to be included in…
Blue Jackets Playoff Push Powered by Cole & Panarin Kristyn Repke | March 7, 2018 The Columbus Blue Jackets made two key acquisitions in the last few months in order to boost their playoff power and add experience. Those two names? Left-winger Artemi Panarin, acquired…
Vanek and Letestu Finding Their Way Kristyn Repke | March 6, 2018 Two of the newest faces on the Columbus Blue Jackets, acquired at the NHL trade deadline, are forwards Thomas Vanek and Mark Letestu. Both were brought in to bolster big…