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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. 

Monahan Scores Twice as Blue Jackets Defeat Devils 5-3
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On Dec. 1, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets for their second meeting of the season. The Devils took game one of the season series with a 3-2 victory on Oct. 13. The Blue Jackets have now tied the series with their 5-2 victory in this game. Game Recap Just 40 seconds into the game, Zach Werenski took a seat for hooking Timo Meier. Nico Hischier received the puck at the faceoff circle from Jesper Bratt. Hischier took the shot, and the puck bounced off Ivan Provorov’s skate and into the net just a minute and a…

Blue Jackets Notebook: Third Periods, Jenner Nearing Return & More
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After a 5-5-5 November that saw them cough up important points especially late in games, the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking forward to a new month. They jump in right away as they play the New Jersey Devils on Monday night in Newark. Most of the talk surrounding the Blue Jackets has centered on their propensity to lose leads in the third period. In their two-game homestand against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins, the Blue Jackets had leads in the third period. In both instances, they eventually lost the games in overtime. In November, they lost six points…

Projected Lineups for Devils vs Blue Jackets – 12/1/25
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The New Jersey Devils take on the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUE JACKETS (11-9-5) at DEVILS (16-8-1) 7 p.m. ET; MSGSN, FDSNOH Blue Jackets projected lineup Dmitri Voronkov — Adam Fantilli — Kent JohnsonLuca Pinelli — Sean Monahan — Cole SillingerZach Aston-Reese — Charlie Coyle — Isac LundestromMiles Wood — Brendan Gaunce — Yegor Chinakhov Zach Werenski — Ivan ProvorovDenton Mateychuk — Damon SeversonBrendan Smith — Dante Fabbro Elvis MerzlikinsJet Greaves Scratched: Jake Christiansen Injured: Erik Gudbranson (hip), Boone Jenner (upper body), Mathieu Olivier (upper body), Kirill Marchenko (lower body) Status…

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Projected Lineups for Penguins vs Blue Jackets – 11/28/25
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The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Nationwide Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PENGUINS (11-6-5) at BLUE JACKETS (11-9-4) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, SN-PIT, NHLN, SN, TVAS Penguins projected lineup Connor Dewar — Sidney Crosby — Bryan RustKevin Hayes…

 

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Blue Jackets FAQ

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 Dean Evason.