COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS NEWS

Lightning defeat Blue Jackets in 5-OT thriller

The fourth longest game set a bunch of records and crazy game-highs.

Jackie Spiegel

Best quotes from 5-OT epic

The quote machine was churning Tuesday after more than 150 minutes of hockey was played.

Jackie Spiegel

Twitter loves 5-OT thriller

It lasted longer than two NHL regulation games — heck, more than two regular-season overtime games — and Twitter loved it.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs' comeback sets stage for Game 5

Sporting News tracked all the scoring and highlights from Game 4 between the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe after Toronto blows three-goal lead, loses in OT: 'We just got what we deserved'

Toronto will try to stave off elimination Friday night in Game 4.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs teen Nick Robertson scores first NHL goal

Robertson became the first 18-year-old to score a playoff goal for Toronto in 76 years.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs' Jake Muzzin released from hospital, out for rest of qualifying round

The Maple Leafs were less than two minutes away from closing out a convincing 3-0 victory when the veteran defenseman was injured.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Player Gaming Challenge: Schedule, entry list, how to watch

All 31 teams, along with NHL Seattle, will be represented in a four-week tournament of "NHL 20" starting April 30.

Sam Ficarro

Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

Sam Jarden

NHLPA Open: Participants, how to stream 'Fortnite' tournament

Sixty-five players will participate in a "Fortnite" tournament for a $200,000 charity prize pool

Sam Ficarro

NHL Global Series 2020: League, NHLPA announce postponement of international games

The NHL announced on Friday the series has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jackie Spiegel

Top five NHL goalie tandems

To have a successful season in today's NHL usually requires two productive goaltenders.

Sam Ficarro

Merzlikins signs extension with Columbus

The Latvian was one of the best rookie goalies in the NHL this year and is looking forward to the day he can get back on the ice and in front of his fans.

Sam Jarden

Korpisalo signs two-year extension

The Finnish goalie was having a career year before the NHL paused the 2019-20 season.

Sam Jarden

Best storylines if NHL restarts, goes straight to playoffs

How would the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs look if the regular season officially ended on March 12? Sporting News gives you the matchups and the key storylines.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL injury report 2019-20: Who could return if season resumes?

Some big names are slated to return if the season resumes.

Sam Ficarro

Blue Jackets, Sharks to play home games without fans

The NHL will now play games without fans in Ohio and California.

Jackie Spiegel

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight?

Four games are on the slate for March 7 on "Hockey Night in Canada." Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

Sam Ficarro

Flames scrape out a win at home

The playoffs are not guaranteed for the Flames, who battled through a tough first period to skate away victorious.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL trade deadline 2020: Joe Thornton, Tyson Barrie among notable players not moved

Rumors swirled for weeks but none of these veterans were shipped out of town when the dust settled.

Lyle Richardson

Foligno scores fancy goal

The Columbus captain became the latest star to net the highly skilled goal.

Jackie Spiegel

How long is Seth Jones out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Columbus Blue Jackets' All-Star

Jones finished the game on Feb. 8 against the Colorado Avalanche after crashing into the net in the first period.

Jace Mallory

Hamilton out indefinitely after surgery

Hamilton was in the middle of an All-Star worthy season for the Hurricanes prior to his injury on Jan. 16.

Tommy McArdle

Boston Bruins' Tuuka Rask takes blow to the head, leaves game vs. Blue Jackets

Rask will not return after leaving just one minute and 12 seconds into the game on Tuesday night.

Jace Mallory

Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella fined $20,000 for expletive-filled rant

The coach risks an additional $25,000 fine if he displays "similar inappropriate behavior" between now and Dec. 29, 2020.

Tommy McArdle

Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins asks reporters to temporarily 'leave me alone'

Merzlikins slides into the team's starting goaltender role in light of Joonas Korpisalo's injury on Sunday.

Tommy McArdle

Tortorella rips NHL officials following Columbus loss

The longtime bench boss was unhappy with the officials' actions during overtime on Sunday.

Rudi Schuller

Zach Werenski injury update: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman activated from injured reserve

Werenski, 22, was originally expected to miss four weeks with a shoulder injury, but he will return after just 17 days.

Tommy McArdle

Duclair scores hat trick vs. Tortorella-coached Columbus

The 24-year-old forward was publicly ripped by Tortorella last season for being "off the rails."

Rudi Schuller

Ottawa Senators' Anthony Duclair has gone from 'off the rails' to Mr. Dependable

In 23 games this season "The Duke" has notched 10 goals and 15 points for the Senators.

Murray Pam

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel, live stream in Canada for November 23

'Hockey Night in Canada' returns with four games on Saturday's slate.

Rudi Schuller

Carey Price scores winning goal for Columbus

It won't technically go down as a Price goal, but the netminder put the puck in his own net to give the Blue Jackets the go-ahead marker in a 5-2 loss Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

Columbus Blue Jackets' Nick Foligno suspended three games for elbowing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare

Foligno, 32, received a charging major and game misconduct for an open-ice hit on Avalanche forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare on Saturday.

Tommy McArdle

Lucic faces hearing following incident with Columbus rookie

Lucic, 31, punched Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kole Sherwood after the whistle during the Flames' 3-0 win on Saturday.

Tommy McArdle

Three takeaways from Edmonton Oilers' 4-1 win over Columbus Blue Jackets

Leon Draisaitl finished the night with two goals and an assist, while Connor McDavid extended his point streak to four games.

Sammi Silber

Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets exchange shorthanded goals in back-and-forth matchup

Riley Nash and Kasperi Kapanen both converted on respective penalty kills.

Sammi Silber

Marner dedicates season to young fan who lost cancer battle

Hayden Foulon and Marner struck up a friendship while the right winger was playing for the OHL's London Knights and they kept in contact while Marner made his way to the NHL.

Rudi Schuller

Columbus Blue Jackets' Sonny Milano stuns Dallas Stars with between-the-legs goal

Columbus Blue Jackets youngster Sonny Milano puts Ben Bishop on highlight reel for the wrong reason.

Jace Mallory

Tortorella has skin cancer removed

The Blue Jackets coach will be behind the bench for Wednesday's home game against the Stars, coaching his 1,263rd NHL game.

Bob Hille

Evgeni Malkin injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins announce forward out long-term

The 33-year-old center collided with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov along the boards.

Tommy McArdle

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

Rudi Schuller

Blue Jackets' Brandon Dubinsky to miss start of 2019-20 season

The center will be sidelined with a wrist injury.

Jackie Spiegel

Blue Jackets re-sign Werenski

One of the NHL's top young defensemen, Werenski, 22, has 38 goals and 128 points over 237 games in his first three seasons.

Bob Hille

NHL coaches on the hot seat in 2019-20

Amid a wave of new coach hirings this offseason, here are just some of the names that could potentially be on the outs heading into next year.

Sammi Silber

NHL rumors 2019: Are Mitch Marner, Rasmus Ristolainen, Chris Kreider on the move this summer?

The Maple Leafs, Sabres and Rangers all have big decisions to make in the coming weeks and months as they wade through free agency and trade prospects.

Lyle Richardson

Blue Jackets considering offer sheet for Marner

After losing star forwards Artemi Panarin and Matt Duchene to free agency, Columbus has reportedly looked at Mitch Marner as an option after he led Toronto with 94 points last season.

Sammi Silber

Rangers land Artemi Panarin

The Blue Jackets reportedly made the 27-year-old a massive offer to stay, but he's on the way out of Columbus.

Marc Lancaster

Artemi Panarin free agency rumors: Blue Jackets reportedly make massive offer to keep winger

Only Connor McDavid's contract would have a higher AAV if Panarin were to accept this offer.

Matt Hornick

NHL free agency rumors: Matt Duchene meeting with Canadiens, Predators

The pending unrestricted free agent met with Montreal on Wednesday and will meet with Nashville on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

Sammi Silber

Blue Jackets hire Rick Nash as special assistant to GM

The 15-year NHL veteran retired in January will now join the front office of the Blue Jackets, the team announced on Thursday.

Drew Nantais

NHL rumors 2019: Aho, Werenski and the top restricted free agents in NHL's Metropolitan Division

Between now and July 1, Sporting News will break down the NHL's top free agents. Here's a look at the top restricted free agents in the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division.

Lyle Richardson

Despite Blue Jackets' historic season, John Tortorella looking to the future

Columbus coach John Tortorella wasn't satisfied with the Blue Jackets' accomplishments in the 2019 NHL playoffs.

Bill Bender

NHL playoffs 2019: Tuukka Rask leads Bruins' shutout to clinch series in Game 6

Rask is now the third Boston goaltender to record a shutout in two series-winning games.

Matt Hornick

Tuukka Rask silences Blue Jackets in entertaining fashion

Boston goaltender Tuukka Rask let his play do the talking in a lights-out performance that closed out Columbus in Game 6.

Bill Bender

NHL playoffs 2019: Twitter explodes after Charlie McAvoy gets minor penalty for hit on Josh Anderson

The internet demands justice for Josh Anderson!

Matt Hornick

WATCH: Bruins' Charlie McAvoy levels Blue Jackets' Josh Anderson with illegal check

Boston's Charlie McAvoy leveled Columbus' Josh Anderson with an illegal check in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Bill Bender

Tortorella: 'We’ll be back here for Game 7'

The Blue Jackets head coach told reporters after his team's 4-3 Game 5 loss to the Bruins on Saturday that he believes the series will go the distance, despite Boston now holding a 3-2 lead.

Rudi Schuller

Riley Nash injury update

The Blue Jackets have not disclosed Nash's injury, but he took a heavy hit from Zdeno Chara in Game 2, which forced him to leave the ice.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs 2019: Tuukka Rask doesn't read into 'goalie battle' with Sergei Bobrovsky

Tuukka Rask and Sergei Bobrovsky took turns dominating in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Who will be the top story in Game 5?

Bill Bender

Bruins' David Backes elbowed in face one day after Gary Bettman testifies headshots cannot be banned

Columbus' Dean Kukan got two minutes for elbowing the Boston forward in the face.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins' Marchand plays better hero than heel against Blue Jackets

The Boston winger took three penalties in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, but his timely assist mattered more.

Bill Bender

Blue Jackets' first goal hit net?

Artemi Panarin's shot appeared to hit the netting above the glass and fall back into play, so the Bruins thought the play was dead.

Thomas Lott

Blue Jackets' playoff success an act worth the wait in Columbus

The Blue Jackets continue to be the surprise of the NHL playoffs. What's behind the playoff fever in Columbus?

Bill Bender

Report: No discipline for Marchand

Some expected Marchand to be disciplined by the NHL for punching Blue Jackets defenseman Scott Harrington in the back of the head.

Ameer Tyree

NHL playoffs 2019: Blue Jackets' stout defense around Sergei Bobrovsky means bad news for Bruins

Sergei Bobrovsky shut down Boston in Game 3 with some help from his teammates. If that continues, then Columbus can take control of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Bill Bender

Marchand deals blow to Harrington

Marchand may be disciplined by the NHL for his actions. He has been suspended multiple times over his 10-year career.

Ameer Tyree

Duchene stays hot for Blue Jackets

Matt Duchene further solidified his place in Columbus Blue Jackets history after just a few short months with the team.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2019: Blue Jackets' Matt Duchene ties series vs. Bruins with double-OT goal

The goal was Duchene's first postseason overtime winner.

Matt Hornick

Marchand stirring things up

There always seems to be a storyline surrounding Brad Marchand in the playoffs and one popped up Thursday.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Bruins vs. Blue Jackets second-round series

Everything you need to know about the Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets before their second-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Murray Pam

Coyle scores game-tying goal & OT winner

Rarely does a player get to be the goat and the hero on the same night, but that's exactly what happened to Charlie Coyle on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

Acciari opens second-round scoring

The first goal scored in each round of the 2019 postseason has been shorthanded.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Presidents' Trophy 'curse'

Despite winning the Presidents' Trophy easily, Tampa Bay was bounced in the first round in a historic sweep by the upstart Blue Jackets. Here's how the Lightning's choke compares to other No. 1 overall seeds who fell well short of winning the Stanley Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

Hockey world reacts to Lightning's shocking first-round exit

The hockey world took swiftly to social media to register their take on one of the biggest collapses in Stanley Cup playoff history.

Rudi Schuller

Tortorella hit with fans' beer, doesn't care

Notoriously grumpy John Tortorella seemed fine with being hit by the beverages of exuberant Columbus fans.

Rudi Schuller

Victor Hedman out for Game 4

The Lightning are down 3-0 in their first-round series with the Blue Jackets.

Thomas Lott

Lightning on verge of elimination

The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves 3-0 down in their first-round series with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Rudi Schuller

Kucherov agitated by suspension: 'It sucks'

The Bolts will be without the regular season leader in points and assists for Game 3 against the Blue Jackets.

Mark Suleymanov

Lightning face 'five-alarm fire' down 0-2

The Lightning are headed for Game 3 down 0-2 to the Blue Jackets, but there are reasons for Tampa Bay to be optimistic.

Mark Suleymanov

Kucherov suspended for one game

The NHL suspends Lightning star Nikita Kucherov for one game for boarding the Blue Jackets' Markus Nutivaara late in Friday's game.

Bill Marx

Werenski records Gordie Howe Hat Trick vs. Lightning

Getting a goal, assist and fight in the same game is rare in regular circumstances, but doing so in the playoffs against the President's Trophy winners is downright unthinkable.

Rudi Schuller

Duchene records four points in Columbus' Game 2 victory

Matt Duchene was all over the score sheet Friday as the Columbus center led his team to a dominant 5-1 victory over Tampa Bay.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Eastern Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Eastern Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

Jackie Spiegel

Blue Jackets stun Lightning in Game 1

Columbus came back from a 3-0 deficit in the first period to win Game 1.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Killorn scores

The goal was Killorn's 21st postseason goal in his 65th career game.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Lightning vs. Blue Jackets first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins' Brad Marchand channels Conor McGregor for game-winning goal celly

In the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Bruins got some much needed luck from the Irish.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL Rumor Roundup

With the season winding down, teams are looking to the future as LA and Colorado may be shipping out veterans Jonathan Quick and Tyson Barrie, respectively, while the Flyers may pursue the league's top UFA.

Lyle Richardson

Penguins' Matt Murray makes unbelievable stick save

Murray extended his stick just in time to make this impressive stop.

Matt Hornick

Jets' Blake Wheeler tallies first career four-goal game in win over Columbus

Blake Wheeler's first career four-goal performance helped the Jets defeat the Blue Jackets on Sunday.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL Rumor Roundup: What is Matt Duchene's next move?

The implications of Matt Duchene's future plans go beyond the Blue Jackets. Plus, are the Panthers and Flyers gearing up for summer spending sprees?

Lyle Richardson

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

Jackie Spiegel

Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen bolsters lineup: ‘I’m glad’ Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky are still on team

The Columbus general manager addressed the media following a busy trade deadline.

John O'Callaghan

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

Jackie Spiegel

Matt Duchene trade grades: Blue Jackets turn to rebuilding Senators for No. 1 center

Columbus adds a top-flight scorer and playmaker to an already potent offense. Ottawa stockpiles more prospects and picks as it continues to reshape its roster.

Murray Pam

NHL trade rumors: Top 10 players most likely to be dealt at the 2019 deadline

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is quickly approaching with stars like Matt Duchene, Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky in the rumor mill. Here are the 10 players among them most likely to switch jerseys by Feb. 25.

Lyle Richardson

Blue Jackets, Ryan Dzingel sound open to extension

After acquiring Ryan Dzingel from the Senators, the Blue Jackets are hoping to sign him to a long-term extension.

John O'Callaghan

Matt Duchene 'excited' to join Blue Jackets; new team welcomes offensive threat

The Blue Jackets win their first game with their new No. 1 center, who was acquired earlier in the day.

Murray Pam

Duchene thanks Sens, fans after trade: 'It was truly a pleasure'

Matt Duchene is officially a Columbus Blue Jacket, but the 28-year-old had kind words for the city of Ottawa, the Senators organization and its fans after 118 games in the nation's capital.

Rudi Schuller

‘He s—t his pants’: John Tortorella’s graphic descrption of Artemi Panarin’s illness

John Tortorella offered unfiltered comments in regards to why Artemi Panarin was not playing against the Canadiens.

John O'Callaghan

Kucherov's five-point night pushes Lightning past Blue Jackets

After a standout five-point evening, Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov is one tally shy of the century mark.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL Rumor Roundup: Artemi Panarin's free-agent plans open new round of trade speculation

Artemi Panarin's agent swap created a possible new wrinkle in his future two weeks ahead of the 2019 NHL trade deadline. Plus, a couple big-name veterans could be on the move in Southern California.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Roundup: Panthers could target Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky before trade deadline

It's a popular belief both Blue Jackets stars could take their talents to South Beach sooner or later, plus more trade deadline rumblings around the Blackhawks, Hurricanes and Jets.

Lyle Richardson

Order of Hockey in Canada: Jayna Hefford, George Kingston and Ken Hitchcock selected as 2019 class

This will mark the eighth induction class to the Order of Hockey, bringing the number of inductees to 27.

Matt Hornick

NHL Rumor Roundup: Sergei Bobrovsky's future with Blue Jackets unclear as trade deadline nears

With the NHL trade deadline swiftly approaching, more players continue to find their names among rumor talks.

Lyle Richardson

Cam Fowler's hat trick snaps Ducks' losing streak in OT win over Blue Jackets

With numerous players out due to injury, defenseman Cam Fowler stepped up with a hat trick to snap the Ducks' seven-game losing streak.

Mark Suleymanov

Coyotes' Fischer nets first career hat trick in win over Columbus

Before Tuesday, Christian Fischer had never scored more than a one goal in a single NHL game.

Rudi Schuller

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford earns first win in 10 months

In his first win since December 2017, Corey Crawford backstopped the Blackhawks to a 4-1 victory over the Blue Jackets.

Alyssa Sconzo

NHL Rumor Roundup: Blue Jackets in difficult spot with Panarin, Bobrovsky

What the Blue Jackets do with their two pending UFAs will affect the organization both short-term and long-term.

Lyle Richardson

Second overall pick Andrei Svechnikov gets first NHL point

In just his second NHL game, the 18-year-old right wing assisted on the Hurricanes first goal of Friday's contest against the Blue Jackets for his first career point.

Jackie Spiegel

Metropolitan Division 2018-19 predictions: Capitals, Penguins are running the show

The Metropolitan Division has placed a monopoly on the Stanley Cup. Can the Capitals or Penguins make it four championships in four years?

Brandon Schlager

NHL Rumor Roundup: How long will Matt Duchene, Mark Stone stick with Senators?

The Senators have entered full teardown mode. To complete the process, it's only a matter of time before Matt Duchene and Mark Stone are traded in 2018-19, lest they walk away as free agents next offseason.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Roundup: What should Blue Jackets do with Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky?

With Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty off the trade market, all eyes are now on Columbus, where the plan is status quo entering the season. That could change quickly, though.

Lyle Richardson

'A Blue Jacket for now': Columbus facing no-win situation with Sergei Bobrovsky

The Blue Jackets can’t afford to dump their franchise goalie on the eve of the season if they’re going to meet their playoff aspirations. The trade deadline makes even less sense.

Rob Mixer

NHL Rumor Roundup: Erik Karlsson and the biggest trade questions remaining for 2018-19

With Max Pacioretty now off the trade market, focus shifts toward other NHL stars who've regularly surfaced in this summer's rumor mill.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Roundup: Erik Karlsson, Artemi Panarin trade outlooks for 2018-19

Erik Karlsson and Artemi Panarin have been in the NHL's trade rumor mill for months. It appears one will stay put when the 2018-19 season begins, while time is of the essence for the other.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Roundup: After Jeff Skinner trade, is Justin Faulk next out of Carolina?

With Jeff Skinner finally moved, the focus of Hurricanes trade speculation shifts toward defenseman Justin Faulk.

Lyle Richardson

In Blue Jackets’ Artemi Panarin contract impasse, all sides can win with trade

Artemi Panarin has made it clear he'd rather not commit long term to Columbus. Trading him to one of these four teams (for the right return) would make everyone happy.

Rob Mixer

NHL Rumor Roundup: Jacob Trouba's long-term future with Jets in question

Facing a cap crunch and a widening gap in value, there's doubt the Jets and their 24-year-old defenseman will ever commit to one another long term.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Roundup: Artemi Panarin, Blue Jackets split seems likely — but when?

The Blue Jackets are confirmed to be shopping the star scorer amid contract uncertainty. Plus, the latest on the Erik Karlsson trade front, which has gone quiet.

Lyle Richardson

NHL re-draft, 2012 edition: Oilers get a do-over on all-time bust Nail Yakupov

The 2012 NHL Draft will be remembered most for its busts, none bigger than Nail Yakupov at No. 1 overall. Sporting News gives every team another shot at correcting their first-round pick.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Draft rumors 2018: Live updates, trade buzz, grades for every deal made in Dallas

Sporting News will keep tabs on the latest trade buzz from the 2018 NHL Draft floor, with full details and grades on every completed deal.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Draft rumors: Erik Karlsson's moving day a mystery; Sabres eye another top-five pick for Ryan O'Reilly

The NHL Draft always surprises with an unexpected trade or two from the floor. This year, all eyes are on the Canadiens, Senators and Oilers, who could shake up the top 10 with potential moves.

Lyle Richardson

NHL trade rumors 2018: Blue Jackets 'testing the market' on Artemi Panarin

The high-scoring Blue Jackets winger, a would-be free agent in a star-studded 2019 class, reportedly is reluctant to sign an extension, prompting trade rumors.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: Penguins show they're still the team to beat on road to Stanley Cup

Using the first round as evidence, which conference’s playoff complexion is clearer? Right now, it looks like the road to the Stanley Cup still runs through Pittsburgh.

Rob Mixer

NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals' Ovechkin 'can't wait' for second-round series vs. Crosby, Penguins

Ovechkin scored twice to lead the Capitals to a 6-3 series-clinching win over the Blue Jackets Monday.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Matt Calvert scores on the best, worst breakaway move you'll ever see

The Blue Jackets forward embarrassingly whiffed on a breakaway during Saturday's Game 5, then pulled off a great feat of improvisation to get the last laugh.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Braden Holtby bounces back from benching as Capitals' saving grace

Braden Holtby's benching was either a coaching error or a smart, slump-busting motivational tactic. Either way, he's been a force since retaking the crease, bringing the Capitals back from unthinkable failure.

Sammi Silber

NHL Mixed Bag: Capitals combat history, circumstance entering pivotal Game 3

The Capitals have been the better team in their first-round series against the Blue Jackets, yet trail 0-2. They now face a razor-thin margin for error or else risk elimination.

Rob Mixer

NHL playoffs 2018: Bobrovsky's 54 saves leads Blue Jackets to OT win in Game 2

The Columbus Blue Jackets got a big performance from goaltender Sergei Bobrosky to lead them to an overtime victory in Game 2 and a 2-0 series lead against the Capitals.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Blue Jackets' Alexander Wennberg doubtful for Game 2 after 'dangerous hit'

The Blue Jackets center was injured Thursday on a high hit by Washington capitals forward Tom Wilson.

Jim Cerny

NHL playoffs 2018: Blue Jackets' Josh Anderson ejected, Capitals respond with two quick goals

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson received a five-minute boarding major and a game misconduct on a first-period hit against Washington's Michal Kempny on Thursday night.

Jim Cerny

NHL playoffs 2018: Panarin's overtime snipe caps Blue Jackets' Game 1 comeback over Washington

The Blue Jackets' leading scorer netted the first overtime goal of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jim Cerny

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Capitals vs. Blue Jackets first-round series

Everything to know about the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Penguins vs. Flyers first-round series

Everything to know about the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals choose Philipp Grubauer over Braden Holtby in goal

Phillipp Grubauer gets the starting nod for the Washington Capitals in Game 1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets ahead of long-time No. 1 goalie Braden Holtby.

Sammi Silber

NHL Mixed Bag: How far can Golden Knights extend dream season in 2018 playoffs?

Early first-round exit? Second round? Conference finals? The Golden Knights keep surprising everyone, but how realistic are the chances they'll win the Stanley Cup?

Rob Mixer

Thatcher Demko leads Canucks to overtime win in NHL debut

Thatcher Demko won his NHL debut Saturday when the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime.

Kaylee Pofahl

McDavid first to reach 100-point plateau in 2017-18 NHL season

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid broke the triple-digit mark for the second-straight season.

Rudi Schuller

Blue Jackets extend win streak to 10 games, tie NHL record this season

Columbus' 10-game streak is the second-longest run in franchise history.

Kaylee Pofahl

Bruins F Ryan Donato records three points in NHL debut

Ryan Donato scored a goal and notched two assists in his NHL debut on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

Donato to make Bruins debut against Blue Jackets

Bruins prospect Ryan Donato will make his NHL debut three days after finishing his junior season at Harvard.

Evan Sporer

Ryan Dzingel injury update: Senators forward leaves game after getting hit in head by shot

Senators forward Ryan Dzingel was involved in a scary looking moment during Ottawa's game on Saturday when a Mike Hoffman shot hit him in the back of the head.

Evan Sporer

NHL Mixed Bag: Predicting the Eastern Conference's compelling wild-card race

Three teams for two spots, and two of them don’t seem to want to lose. The Eastern Conference’s wild-card race is ridiculously compelling.

Rob Mixer

Blue Jackets' under-the-radar deadline haul sets up nicely for playoff run

Mark Letestu, Thomas Vanek and Ian Cole weren't flashy additions, but they'll bolster the Blue Jackets' playoff hopes as one of the big winners at Monday's trade deadline.

Rob Mixer

NHL trade deadline: Canucks send Thomas Vanek to Blue Jackets

The Canucks will receive forwards Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen.

John Arlia

Five takeaways from Maple Leafs' perfect five-game homestand

The surging Maple Leafs are getting contributions from the entire lineup, with goalie Frederik Andersen leading the way

Michael Augello

Blue Jackets trade deadline primer: A case to buy, a case to (kind of) sell

It's been a confusing season for the Blue Jackets, who find themselves in an uncomfortable position approaching the Feb. 26 trade deadline.

Rob Mixer

As Islanders sag, GM Garth Snow won't consider drastic measures: 'I’m not trading John Tavares'

For as long as John Tavares remains without a contract extension, a world of rumors and speculation is reality for the Islanders.

Brandon Schlager

Boudreau says it's 'ridiculous, wrong' Blue Jackets' Jones can play after missing All-Star Game

Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau is none too happy that the Blue Jackets Seth Jones will be allowed to play Tuesday after sitting out the All-Star Game.

Evan Sporer

2018 NHL Playoff Matchups: All-Star break comes with tight races in East, West

The NHL regular season ends in April, but it's never too early to start thinking about the playoffs.

Evan Sporer

In appreciation of Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Blue Jackets' unheralded rookie

Part of a loaded rookie class, Pierre-Luc Dubois doesn't get due credit for the immediate impact he's made in Columbus.

Rob Mixer

NHL Rumor Roundup: Jack Johnson adds to growing D-man market with trade request

The Blue Jackets' assistant captain has asked for a trade out of Columbus, plus new rumors on the Dion Phaneuf and Oliver Ekman-Larsson fronts.

Lyle Richardson

How not to rebuild: Inside the missteps of a Sabres tank gone horribly wrong

The 2017-18 Sabres are somehow worse than when the franchise intentionally finished near the bottom of the NHL. Where did they go wrong, and can the new braintrust fix it?

Adam Gretz

Canucks surge back to life, snap five-game losing streak

Vancouver took its first win of 2018 with a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Kaylee Pofahl

Sabres' Evander Kane shoved in 'heat of the moment' practice spat with teammate

As the sagging Sabres sink to new depths in the NHL standings, it's difficult to point out where, exactly, rock bottom awaits.

Brandon Schlager

From one side of the scoreboard to the other, Maple Leafs lose in ironic fashion

Days after its own comeback win, Toronto blows a 2-0 lead and falls to the Blue Jackets 3-2 in overtime.

Kaylee Pofahl

Bah Humbug! Blue Jackets lose injured Atkinson, Wennberg 4-6 weeks each

The hits keep coming for the injury-plagued Columbus Blue Jackets, with the latest blows coming at the expense of Cam Atkinson and Alexander Wennberg.

Jim Cerny

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Evan Sporer

NHL schedule, Dec. 18-24: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

Blue Jackets-Penguins (Dec. 21) and Maple Leafs-Rangers (Dec. 23) highlight an abbreviated week of NHL action heading into the Christmas break.

Brandon Schlager

Josh Bailey nets hat trick in Islanders' 6-4 loss to Blue Jackets

Islanders drop second game in two days despite Bailey's hat trick.

Ryan Young

Oilers dominate Blue Jackets behind four points from McDavid

Edmonton knocks off Columbus 7-2 on Tuesday night.

Ryan Young

NHL Mixed Bag: Seattle's irresistible allure takes hold in expansion bid

Seattle seems destined to land the NHL's 32nd franchise, Artemi Panarin is finding his scoring touch in Columbus, and would the Senators really trade Erik Karlsson?

Rob Mixer

NHL Mixed Bag: Ducks' deal with the Devils boosts both sides

In the NHL's week that was, the Devils and Ducks helped each other with a hockey trade, Kris Russell's screw-up set Alberta ablaze and the Sabres went 232 minutes without a goal.

Rob Mixer

Metro Mayhem: NHL's best division is even more competitive this season

Breaking down team by team why the Metropolitan Division is the NHL's most competitive this season.

Jim Cerny

Cam Atkinson, Blue Jackets agree on seven-year contract extension

Blue Jackets lock down their rising star for at least the next seven seasons.

Alec Gearty

UFC champion Georges St-Pierre returns to Canadiens game for puck drop

Watch Georges St-Pierre make his return to Bell Centre for the ceremonial puck drop between the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets

Alec Gearty

Kings' Jeff Carter needs surgery after being cut by skate blade

Jeff Petry's skate blade caught Jeff Carter in his lower left leg during the first period of the Kings' 5-1 win over the Canadiens Wednesday.

Brandon Schlager

Sonny Milano scores brilliant overtime winner for Blue Jackets

Sonny Milano's offensive outburst to lead Columbus to an overtime victory over Carolina.

Rudi Schuller

Metropolitan Division 2017-18 predictions: Presidential Penguins catch Capitals

Inside the toughest division in hockey, the two-time defending champions reign supreme. But the Metro may be in for a surprise or two when it comes time to sorting out playoff contenders.

Brandon Schlager

Inside the 2017-18 Blue Jackets: Expectations rise despite early hurdles

The Blue Jackets face significant issues in a year that holds such high expectations.

Jim Cerny

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