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• Blue Jackets extend point streak to 12, beat Kraken 5-2
Columbus scored three times in the first period and beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Saturday, extending the Blue Jackets’ point streak to 12 games. Danton Heinen, Damon Severson and Mathieu Olivier scored in the opening frame, and Zach Werenski assisted on all three. Cole Sillinger had a goal and two assists, Kent Johnson added a goal, and Elvis Merzlikins made 15 saves as Columbus won its fourth...2026See more articles Blue Jackets breaking news
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• Blue Jackets beat Panthers 4-2 in latest blow to 2-time defending champ's playoff hopes
Jet Greaves made 26 saves, Mathieu Olivier scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets dealt another blow to Florida's playoff hopes with a 4-2 victory over the Panthers on Thursday night. Two-time defending champion Florida is in danger of becoming the first Cup-winning team to miss the playoffs the following season since Los Angeles in 2014-15. The Panthers have lost the first four games of a t...2026Continue with Blue Jackets
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• Blue Jackets beat Panthers 4-2 in latest blow to 2-time defending champ's playoff hopesCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jet Greaves made 26 saves, Mathieu Olivier scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets dealt another blow to Florida's playoff hopes with a 4-2 victory over the Panthers on Thursday night....2026Click for news about Blue Jackets latest news -
• Blue Jackets’ “The CannonBall” Celebrates Bright Future Ahead in Columbus Community
Mathieu Olivier spent 30 minutes Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena as a bartender. Dante Fabbro did the same on the other side of the floor while rocking some 2000s shades.…...2026Click for news about Blue Jackets news and rumors
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• NHL roundup: Olivier's two goals and Merzlikins' shutout power Blue Jackets to sixth straight win
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night for…...2026Check it out Blue Jackets latest news
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• Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night for…...2026See more Blue Jackets latest news
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• Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0
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• Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0
Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. Dante Fabbro also scored for Columbus after missing the last six games with a lower-body injury. Olivier’s first goal was a highlight-reel breakaway....2026See more articles Blue Jackets injury
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• Blue Jackets’ Luca Pinelli Impresses in NHL Debut
The Columbus Blue Jackets were in need of bodies. Thanks to the injuries to Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier, an emergency recall was needed for Wednesday night’s game against the…...2025Click for news about Blue Jackets injury
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• Recap #1: Jackets stymied by Saros and penalties
Last season, the Columbus Blue Jackets struggled on the road, with a record of just 14-23-4. They start this season with two games on the road, beginning tonight in Bridgestone Arena, where the franchise had won just 9 times in the first 24 seasons. First Period The Jackets came out stronger and faster, but the Nashville Predators drew first blood with a Michael Bunting goal. It featured a ...2025Click for news about Blue Jackets injuries
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Mathieu Olivier is Terrifying
It’s always fun to have a story like Mathieu Olivier. First Mississippi born NHL player, undrafted guy who worked his way onto an NHL team and earned the big multi-year contract. It’s clear from every interaction with the media that the well-spoken Olivier has become a central figure in the locker room and is highly valued by this organiziation. Following the summer tragedy he stepped ...2025See more articles Ryan Reaves injury
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Justin Danforth provided critical depth
Can I be honest about some biases? First of all, Justin Danforth is a Short King. He’s listed at 5’8″, which we all know means he’s around 5’6″, which is my actual height. I’m always happy to see small players succeed at this level, which is why Cam Atkinson remains one of my all-time favorites. In addition, Danforth is just a great story. He only made ...2025See more articles Justin Danforth injury
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• Open Thread: Draft Lottery, second round, and Worlds
It’s a new month, new week, and time for a fresh off-season thread! There was some fascinating conversations in the last thread, which I’ve come to expect from this community. Let’s keep it going! We also have a lot of new things to cover: Draft Lottery This kind of snuck up on me, but the draft lottery is tonight, Monday May 5, at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. Unlike in previous yea...2025Click for news about Kevin Weekes injury report
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• Recap #82: Blue Jackets close with a win, but work continues this summer
As the Nationwide Arena speakers blared “Johnny B. Goode” in honor of the late Johnny Gaudreau, the sellout crowd and the Columbus Blue Jackets players cheered for each other following a 6-1 win over the visiting New York Islanders. More on the game below, but first let’s look at where this organization stands now. Although this magical run didn’t end with a berth in the...2025Continue with Blue Jackets injuries
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• Recap #80: Fantilli and Greaves keep Jackets alive with weekend sweep of the Capitals
After a 7-0 thrashing of the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon, the Columbus Blue Jackets traveled to the nation’s capital for a rematch tonight. With a 4-1 victory, the playoff hopes remain alive (for at least 24 more hours). First Period The Capitals wasted no time making sure they wouldn’t be shut out again. Of course it came from Alex Ovechkin, now the all-time goals ...2025Continue with Washington Capitals injury
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• Preview: Avalanche seeking consistency in quick turnaround against Blue JacketsPhoto by Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images The Avs close out the Eastern Conference portion of their schedule in Columbus. Coming off of a dramatic come-from-behind victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday night, the Colorado Avalanche are right back in action this evening, as they wrap up the Eastern Conference portion of their schedule in Columbus against a desperate Blue...2025See also Blue Jackets
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• Blue Jackets head into the All-Star break in last place with overtime loss to Washington
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Another large crowd in Nationwide Arena saw the Jackets fall just short of two points The Columbus Blue Jackets lost an entertaining game to the Washington Capitals in overtime tonight by a final score of 4-3. The Blue Jackets battled back from a two goal deficit to tie the game late in the third period. Joonas Korpisalo looked strong once again a...2023Click for news about Blue Jackets
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"Mathieu Olivier Epic Fight Ends In Massive Surprise appeared first on NHL Trade Talk." - 2025
"The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a six-year, $18 million contract extension." - 2024
"Since joining the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2022-23 season, Mathieu Olivier has made a name for himself as one of the toughest players in the NHL." - 2023
"When the Columbus Blue Jackets traded a fourth-round pick for forward Mathieu Olivier last June, it seemed like a move that wouldn’t make much of a difference." - 2022
"com/IA5GAKdqFx— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) October 23, 2022 The other head scratching acquisition was Mathieu Olivier." - 2021
"913 (25) Matt Duchene and Filiip Forsberg, 13 G Leader Boone Jenner, 11 Mikael Granlund, 22 A Leader Jakub Voracek, 21 Roman Josi, 29 P Leader Oliver BJORKSTRAND, 23 Mark Borowiecki, 50 PIM Leader Andrew Peeke and Cole Sillinger, 19 10-6-1 Home / Road 9-3-1 8-2-0 Last 10 2-7-1 Projected Lineups Columbus Blue Jackets Gregory Hofmann Boone Jenner Jakub Voracek Emil Bemstrom Jack Roslovic Max Domi Gus Nyquist Sean Kuraly Alexandre Texier Justin Danforth Cole Sillinger Yegor Chinakhov Zach Werenski Jake Bean Vladislav Gavrikov Adam Boqvist Gabriel Carlsson Andrew Peeke Elvis Merzlikins Daniil Tarasov Nashville Predators Filip Forsberg Mikael Granlund Matt Duchene Eeli Tolvanen Ryan Johansen Luke Kunin Yakov Trenin Michael McCarron Tanner Jeannot Mathieu Olivier Nick Cousins Philip Tomasino Mattias Ekholm Alexandre Carrier Ben Harpur Dante Fabbro Mark Borowiecki Matt Benning Juuse Saros David Rittich" - 2016
"Mathieu Olivier scored on a penalty." - 2015
"Gabriel Slight and Mathieu Olivier also sco."
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Mathieu Olivier is Terrifying
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Justin Danforth provided critical depth
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• Open Thread: Draft Lottery, second round, and Worlds
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• Recap #82: Blue Jackets close with a win, but work continues this summer
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• GameDay #72: Predators continue road trip in Columbus
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 – 6:00 PM CentralNationwide Arena, Columbus, OhioTV: Fan Duel Sports Network South – Radio: 102.5 WPRT “The Game” Nashville Predators (27-39-8, 62 points, 7th Central, 14th West)atColumbus Blue Jackets (33-30-9, 75 points, 5th Metropolitan, 10th East) The Predators continued their pursuit of Gavin McKenna with a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Fl...2025Click for news about Nashville Predators contract
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• Reviewing March 25: Somehow hanging on
Previously: October, November, January Programming Note: There were just seven games in February, so this March recap will includes the last three games of February. Results W 5-1 vs. CHIW 6-4 vs. DALW 5-2 @ DETW 5-3 vs. DETL 2-6 @ TBLL 0-3 @ FLAW 7-3 @ NYRL 3-5 @ NJDL 0-4 vs. VGKL 0-4 vs. NYRL 1-2 vs. NJDL 0-1 (OT) vs. FLAL 3-6 @ PITW 4-3 (SO) @ NYIW 7-6 (SO) vs. VANL 2-3 @ OTT A 7-8-...2025Read about Blue Jackets salary rumors
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• This season is already a success for the Columbus Blue Jackets
After the highs of the Stadium Series victory on March 1, the mood in Columbus has been understandably soured. The team has gone 2-7-1 in the 10 games since then, with just one regulation win, and their playoff odds per The Athletic’s projections have dropped from 55% on March 4 to 22% now. The Blue Jackets were four points clear of the playoff line and in the first wild card position on Mar...2025Click for news about Blue Jackets contract
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• Game Day #68: Just win
Thursday, March 20, 2025 – 7:00 PM ETNationwide Arena – Columbus, OhioTV: FDSNOH – Radio: 97.1FM Florida Panthers (41-24-3, 85 points, 1st Atlantic, 3rd East)atColumbus Blue Jackets (31-28-8, 70 points, 6th Metropolitan, 11th East) After a strong stretch out of the 4 Nations Faceoff, and a kick-ass Stadium Series, the exciting, high-scoring Columbus Blue Jackets we’ve...2025See more articles Florida Panthers contract rumors
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• Projecting How the Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier Extension Will Age
Lost a little bit in the shuffle of the hectic NHL trade deadline was the contract extension for Columbus Blue Jackets’ enforcer Mathieu Olivier. He is one of the few…...2025Continue with Blue Jackets contract
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• Recap #62: Another stinker in the Sunshine State
After a hangover loss in Tampa on Tuesday, could the Columbus Blue Jackets rebound against the defending Stanley Cup champs? First Period I’m no expert, but I feel like if you want to beat said champs, giving them three power plays in the first eight minutes of the game is NOT the way to do that. The first came after Niko Mikkola hit Kent Johnson high. There was no call, but James v...2025Click for news about Blue Jackets salary
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• Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0
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• Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0
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• Olivier scores 2 goals to help lift Blue Jackets past Oilers 5–4COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mathieu Olivier scored two goals and had an assist, Charlie Coyle had a goal and two assists and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their home winning streak to three games with a 5-4 victory over the…...2025See more articles Blue Jackets scores -
• Olivier scores 2 goals to help lift Blue Jackets past Oilers 5–4COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mathieu Olivier scored two goals and had an assist, Charlie Coyle had a goal and two assists and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their home winning streak to three games with a 5-4 victory over the…...2025See more articles Blue Jackets stats
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• Recap #10: Third Line shows up, does to Toronto what LA can’t
We all know that the first line of Dmitri Voronkov – Sean Monahan – Kirill Marchenko is one of the best in the league. The new fourth line of Miles Wood – Isac Lundestrom – Yegor Chinakhov won the game in Buffalo on Tuesday. The third line, consisting of Charlie Coyle, Cole Sillinger, and Mathieu Olivier, had been relatively quiet so far. Well, tonight ended that. While...2025Read about Dmitri Voronkov statistics
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Mathieu Olivier is Terrifying
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• Open Thread: Draft Lottery, second round, and Worlds
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• Recap #82: Blue Jackets close with a win, but work continues this summer
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• Recap #80: Fantilli and Greaves keep Jackets alive with weekend sweep of the Capitals
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• Game Day #78: Blue Jackets try to stay alive vs. Sabres
Thursday, April 10, 2025 – 7:00 PM EDTNationwide Arena – Columbus, OhioTV: FDSNOH; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s site: Die By The Blade Buffalo Sabres (35-36-6, 76 points, 7th Atlantic, 13th East) at Columbus Blue Jackets (35-33-9, 79 points, 6th Metro, 12th East) The Blue Jackets need a win to avoid elimination. In there way are the traditional Wednesday Night Rivals. ...2025Visit the page Blue Jackets stats
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• Recap #2: Marchenko leads sloppy to Jackets to big road win
Coming off of a frustrating 2-1 loss in Nashville on Thursday, the Columbus Blue Jackets spoiled the home opener for expansion cousins Minnesota with a wild (pun intended, but regretted) 7-4 victory. Here were the keys to the game: Magnificent Marchy Kirill Marchenko was buzzing in the opener, recording eight shots on goal against the Predators. He only had half that tonight, but three of th...2025See also Blue Jackets
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• Penguins Sign Two
The Penguins signed two players yesterday, one a holdover from last season and the other a newbie. Bokondji “Boko” Imama agreed to a one-year, two-way deal for $775K. The heavyweight forward and Masterton Award nominee became somewhat of a cult hero following his surprise promotion from the Baby Pens in late January, especially among us black-and-gold fans who’ve lamented our lack of physicality. ...2025Read about PPG Paints
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• Open Thread: Draft Lottery, second round, and Worlds
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• Recap #82: Blue Jackets close with a win, but work continues this summer
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• Recap #73: Jackets Buried by Avalanche
Travel issues for Colorado hindered their travel, could the Jackets jump on them early? First Period Columbus did get a chance almost immediately in this game, but Colorado struck first when MacKinnon did MacKinnon things and beat Elvis five hole. AVS Goal 0-1 Mackinnon (Lehkonen, Toews) 3:25 Jackets responded well, and not long after the opening goal, a Fabbro shot bounced off a net f...2025Check it out Sean Monahan
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• Game #67 Recap: Jackets Score, but Losing Streak Extends to Four
Every game feels like a must win, but this one feels like a “please just score” game. Can Jet and the reunited globe trotters deliver the Jackets from woe? First Period Some early life from both teams in this one. Fantilli looked to make a mark on his first shift with a nice dangle through a defender but Allen made the stop, a sign of things to come. The Devils generated three go...2025See more articles Timo Meier
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• Recap #64: Jackets disappoint in dance with the Devils
The Blue Jackets’ earnest pursuit of the Metro 3 spot started tonight in the first of two matchups against the Devils this week. First Period Apparently New Jersey has been known for hot starts at home this season and they certainly brought it in this one. Constant pressure early frustrated the Jackets and the Devils won all the puck races. A fairly soft tripping call against Fabbro 4 ...2025Read about Blue Jackets
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• Recap #62: Another stinker in the Sunshine State
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• Recap: Columbus outlasts Colorado in home-openerPhoto by Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images Another double-digit duel didn’t go in the Avalanche’s favor. The Colorado Avalanche opened up its season at Ball Arena with another loss, this time by the score of 6-4 at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night. It’s the second loss to open the year for the Avs, and the first time they’ve started 0-2 since the 2014-15 seas...2024Visit the page Colorado Avalanche -
• Cue the Cannon Blast, Blue Jackets Puncture Penguins in Shootout
It seems we’ve seen this scenario play out before, haven’t we? Our Penguins take a lead, then score what appears to be a decisive goal to give them complete command. Then we promptly turn around and hand the game right back to our foe. Indeed, last night’s soul-crushing (and playoff hope snuffing) 4-3 shootout loss was virtually a carbon copy replay of our overtime loss to Colorado the previous Sa...2024Click for news about Lars Eller
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• QMJHL Roundup: Cataractes top Islanders 6-4; Shawinigan leads series 3-2
CHARLOTTETOWN - Gabriel Gagne had a pair of goals— including the winner — as the Shawinigan Cataractes topped the Charlottetown Islanders 6-4 on Thursday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff action. Mathieu Olivier scored on a penalty......2016Read about Shawinigan Cataractes
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• QMJHL Roundup: Brandon Gignac scores OT winner as Cataractes top Mooseheads
SHAWINIGAN, Que. - Brandon Gignac found the back of the net 2:09 into overtime to lift the Shawinigan Cataractes to a 3-2 victory over the Halifax Mooseheads on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Mathieu Olivier and Dennis ......2016See also Shawinigan Cataractes
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• Where is the accountability in Columbus?
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images A historic off-season for the Blue Jackets has been marred by questionable decisions and a poor product on the ice. Expectations were not sky-high going into the season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Most fans would have been satisfied with a team that showed improvement and growth and forgiving of a poor result in the standings as long as the tea...2022Click for news about Blue Jackets
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• 5th Line makes presence felt in Finland
Blue Jackets fans on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral | James Hanlon, Victory Travel The 2022 Global Series was fun for both locals and visitors Over the weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets played a pair of games in Tampere, Finland as part of the NHL's Global Series. This event was much anticipated in Columbus after three years of rumors and COVID delays. Over 170 fans made the trip as ...2022Check it out Blue Jackets
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• Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier Proving He’s More Than Just an Enforcer
Since joining the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2022-23 season, Mathieu Olivier has made a name for himself as one of the toughest players in the NHL. His grit and…...2024Click for news about Blue Jackets
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• Blue Jackets Getting Money’s Worth From Mathieu Olivier
When the Columbus Blue Jackets traded a fourth-round pick for forward Mathieu Olivier last June, it seemed like a move that wouldn’t make much of a difference. He had been…...2023See more articles Blue Jackets
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• Blue Jackets sign Olivier to a 6-year, $18M ext.
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• Blue Jackets’ Olivier Used Work Ethic to Earn Contract Extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets took care of another piece of business on Wednesday. One of their hard-working forwards was rewarded for his play. The Blue Jackets and forward Mathieu Olivier…...2023Visit the page Blue Jackets
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• Blue Jackets beat Panthers 4-2 in latest blow to 2-time defending champ's playoff hopes
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• Blue Jackets beat Panthers 4-2 in latest blow to 2-time defending champ's playoff hopes
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• Recap #10: Third Line shows up, does to Toronto what LA can’t
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• Recap #2: Marchenko leads sloppy to Jackets to big road win
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Justin Danforth provided critical depth
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• Open Thread: Draft Lottery, second round, and Worlds
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• Recap #82: Blue Jackets close with a win, but work continues this summer
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• Recap #80: Fantilli and Greaves keep Jackets alive with weekend sweep of the Capitals
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• Game Day #78: Blue Jackets try to stay alive vs. Sabres
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• Recap #73: Jackets Buried by Avalanche
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• Reviewing March 25: Somehow hanging on
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• Blue Jackets head into the All-Star break in last place with overtime loss to Washington
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• Game #47 Recap: Calgary spoils Gaudreau’s return, beats Columbus 4-3 in OT in the Saddledome
Photo by Leah Hennel/Getty Images Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets kicked off one of their tougher stretches of the schedule tonight with the first game of the western Canada road trip in a visit to the Calgary Flames. This game was extra notable for the obvious reason - this was Johnny Gaudreau’s first game back to Calgary since he signed with Columbus this past offseason. ...2023Read about Blue Jackets scandal
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• Game 32 Preview: Blue Jackets desperately need something good to happen in Philly
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The East’s two worst teams face off as Columbus finishes off a back-to-back. Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - 7:00 PM ESTWells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Broad Street Hockey Columbus Blue Jackets (10-19-2, 22 points, 8th Metro, 16th East) at Philadelphia Flyers (10-15-7, 27 points, 7th Metro...2022See more articles Blue Jackets
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