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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 Get Tarasov’s First Career Shutout in Shootout Loss to Rangers
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The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers met for the first time this season Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers entered the game five points behind the Blue Jackets in the standings right in the thick of the wildcard race in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers did their part on Saturday. But the Blue Jackets got a huge point also. The two teams played 65 minutes without a goal. Vincent Trocheck scored the only goal of the shootout to lift the Rangers to a 1-0 win over the Blue Jackets. Both goalies Igor Shesterkin and Daniil Tarasov…

Projected Lineups for the Blue Jackets vs Rangers – 1/18/25
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The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight.  Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUE JACKETS (22-17-6) at RANGERS (21-20-3) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, MSG Blue Jackets projected lineup Dmitri Voronkov — Adam Fantilli — Kirill MarchenkoJames van Riemsdyk — Cole Sillinger — Kent JohnsonZach Aston-Reese — Luca Del Bel Belluz — Mathieu OlivierMikael Pyyhtia — Sean Kuraly — Kevin Labanc Zach Werenski — Dante FabbroDenton Mateychuk — Ivan ProvorovJake Christensen — Damon Severson Daniil TarasovElvis Merzlikins Scratched: Jordan Harris, Jack Johnson Injured: Sean Monahan (wrist), Justin Danforth (upper body),…

Key Highlights From Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski’s Home Points Streak
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are on a roll as they hit the road for eight of their next nine games. As they go into Saturday night’s game against the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden, they are riding a six-game winning streak. One of the big reasons for the Blue Jackets’ winning streak is defenseman Zach Werenski. He comes into play Saturday leading the NHL in goals by a defenseman with 15 and points by a defenseman with 51. What’s been even more impressive about Werenski is his current 18-game home points streak he has. It’s been almost 33…

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Projected Lineups for Flyers vs Blue Jackets – 1/14/25
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The Philadelphia Flyers take on the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLYERS (19-20-5) at BLUE JACKETS (20-17-6) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, NBCSP+ Flyers projected lineup Tyson Foerster — Noah Cates — Bobby BrinkOwen Tippett — Morgan Frost — Travis KonecnyOlle Lycksell…

 

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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.