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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. 

Blue Jackets Open Long Road Trip With 6-3 Win Over Blackhawks
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The Columbus Blue Jackets opened their longest road trip of the season by number of games on Sunday in Chicago. They already have more points earned on this trip than they did on their recent Washington and California trip. Sean Monahan recorded a goal and an assist while Zach Werenski added two assists to help pace the Blue Jackets to a 6-3 win over the Blackhawks. They were able to do this despite taking eight penalties and allowing three power-play goals in the game. Game Recap The Blue Jackets’ penalty trouble started just 2:38 into the game when James van…

Blue Jackets’ Werenski Catapulting Into Norris Trophy Discussion
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have never had a defenseman named as a finalist, let alone win the James Norris Memorial Trophy. With a strong start to the season, not only offensively but in all aspects of his game, Zach Werenski is quickly catapulting himself into that conversation. If he continues playing like he has, Werenski can become the first Blue Jacket to win the honor. But how sustainable is his start? Werenski’s Offensive Production Werenski has always found ways to contribute offensively for the Blue Jackets. Last season, he set a career-high in points with 57 in 70 games. This…

Blue Jackets Trading Jiricek Provides Glimpse Into Future Plans
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In the National Hockey League, most every player can be had for a price. If an acquiring team is willing to meet that price, trades will happen. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they had a price in mind when listening to offers for their prized defensive prospect David Jiricek. Several teams were interested. But it was the Minnesota Wild who stepped up and met the asking price. In the process, we learned a couple of interesting things about the Blue Jackets including a potential glimpse into their future plans. Trade Recap On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jackets and Wild completed…

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Projected Lineups for the Canadiens vs Blue Jackets – 11/27/24
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The Montreal Canadiens take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (7-11-3) at BLUE JACKETS (9-9-2) 7:30 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, SNE, RDS Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield — Nick Suzuki — Alex NewhookJosh Anderson — Christian…

 

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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 Pascal Vincent.