News Category: Columbus Blue Jackets

Desperate to hang onto postseason hope, Penguins host Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins and visiting Columbus Blue Jackets figure to be in much different places emotionally when they meet Tuesday. The Penguins are coming off a soul-crushing weekend that not only reduced their already slim chances of making the playoffs, but also more than likely convinced president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas to be a seller leading up to the NHL’s trade deadline on Friday. What was seen as a defining four-game

Leaky defense puzzling Golden Knights with Blue Jackets up next

The Vegas Golden Knights rode a solid veteran defense and strong goaltending to the Stanley Cup championship last season. But coach Bruce Cassidy admits those ingredients have been lacking lately heading into Monday night’s contest at Columbus. Simply put, the Golden Knights have been leaking goals at an alarming rate the last two weeks, allowing 30 goals over a six-game span — including seven goals twice in their last five contests. Vegas has slipped into

Blue Jackets hope to regain footing vs. reeling Blackhawks

The Columbus Blue Jackets will attempt to avoid a third straight loss when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday in the second of two meetings between the clubs this season. Columbus lost to Carolina 4-2 on Thursday as the Blue Jackets suffered their sixth loss in nine games. Columbus also lost 4-1 to the New York Rangers on Wednesday. “A few times, we were looking for the next play instead of shooting the puck,”

Hurricanes aim to extend road streak at Columbus

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to extend their road point streak to five games on Thursday when they oppose the Columbus Blue Jackets to conclude a three-game trek. Carolina benefited from an unconventional goal scored by Stefan Noesen with just under nine minutes remaining in the third period to record a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday in Saint Paul, Minn. The puck caromed off Noesen’s face and into the net. “We needed

Jackets eye first season series win over Rangers since 2018-19

The New York Rangers could not overcome allowing 40 shots on goal for the fifth straight game and saw their 10-game winning streak disappear Sunday against the host Columbus Blue Jackets. On Wednesday, the Rangers hope to improve defensively and become the NHL’s first team to 40 victories this season when they host the Blue Jackets to conclude a home-and-home set. The Rangers are coming off their first loss since a setback on home ice

Rangers seek to make history vs. Blue Jackets

The last time the New York Rangers were on the verge of winning 11 consecutive games came in 1973, and they ran into one of the NHL’s all-time dynasties in the Montreal Canadiens — and settled for a tie. This time, the Rangers are facing the team with the fewest points in the Eastern Conference. New York will attempt to set a team record with an 11th straight victory Sunday night when they visit the

Sabres excelling on the road with visit to Blue Jackets up next

The Buffalo Sabres have been at home on the road over the past month and change, a trend they’ll look to continue when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. The Sabres have won four straight away from home and are 6-1 in their past seven games as the visitor after rallying for a 3-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. Overall, they’re 13-11-3 in opposing rinks. “I think we just go in

Ducks express optimism ahead of matchup with Jackets

Home from an up-and-down road trip that might signal better days are ahead, the Anaheim Ducks will put that outlook to the test when they play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday. The Ducks enter off an uplifting 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. The Blue Jackets have a quick turnaround following a 5-1 road loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. Anaheim managed to beat Buffalo two days after

Back on track, Kings return home to face Blue Jackets

The Los Angeles Kings will try to continue their improved play under interim coach Jim Hiller when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Los Angeles is 4-1-0 since Todd McLellan was fired on Feb. 2 and Hiller took over. The Kings have won three in a row, all on the road, including back-to-back victories on Saturday and Sunday against the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins. “I’m just happy for them because we

Blue Jackets hope to end their latest struggles against Sharks

The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to avoid a third straight loss when they continue a four-game road trip in San Jose against the Sharks on Saturday. It will be the Blue Jackets’ first game since firing general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday. Columbus, last in the Metropolitan Division, has dropped two games since returning from the All-Star break, including a 6-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. “You hear about it a lot,