Inside NHL draft lottery Blackhawks won for Connor Bedard
May 9, 2023 GMTSECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery and the chance to select Connor Bedard long before Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly revealed it on national television.
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Devils host the Blue Jackets after Mercer’s hat trick
April 27, 2023 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (24-45-8, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (49-21-8, second in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Dawson Mercer's hat trick against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Devils' 5-1 win.
Texier to return to Blue Jackets for 2023-24 NHL season
April 19, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alexandre Texier is set to return to the Columbus Blue Jackets next NHL season after spending 2022-23 playing closer to home in Europe for personal reasons.
Kings head into playoffs with stellar goalie tandem
April 15, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Rarely does a team go into the Stanley Cup playoffs with a pair of goaltenders who weren't on the opening night roster.
It's where the Los Angeles Kings find themselves as they prepare to face the Edmonton Oilers in the opening round for the second straight season.
Blue Jackets fire coach Brad Larsen after 2 seasons
April 15, 2023 GMTBrad Larsen has been fired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after two seasons without a playoff appearance, a move general manager Jarmo Kekalainen called “absolutely a necessary change that we needed to make.”
Skinner leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Blue Jackets
April 15, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeff Skinner had a goal and two assists, lifting the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night in the season finale for both teams.
Casey Mittelstadt had a goal and an assist, and Victor Olofsson, Alex Tuch and Peyton Krebs also scored for Buffalo.
Lottery could alter offseason plans for NHL’s worst teams
April 15, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — At one point, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson downplayed the importance of the NHL draft lottery on his team's offseason plans.
Moments later, Davidson allowed himself a wide grin as he pondered the possibilities.
Buffalo visits Columbus after shootout victory
April 14, 2023 GMTBuffalo Sabres (41-33-7, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (25-47-9, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Sabres -170, Blue Jackets +144; over/under is 7
Gaudreau scores in OT, Blue Jackets beat Penguins 3-2
April 14, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau scored a minute into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 Thursday night, snapping a four-game losing streak.
Gaudreau scored his 14th overtime goal and the Blue Jackets moved ahead of Chicago and Anaheim for the worst record in the NHL.
Blue Jackets take losing streak into game against the Penguins
April 12, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (40-31-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (24-47-9, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets play the Pittsburgh Penguins as losers of four games in a row.
Flyers visit the Blackhawks following Tippett’s 2-goal performance
April 12, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (30-38-13, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (26-49-6, eighth in the Central Division)
Chicago; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Owen Tippett's two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Flyers' 4-3 overtime win.
Flyers snap 7-game skid with 4-3 OT win over Blue Jackets
April 12, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Owen Tippett scored his second goal of the game with 15.5 seconds left in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia brings losing streak into matchup with Columbus
April 10, 2023 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (24-47-8, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (29-38-13, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers look to break a seven-game slide when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets.
McDavid 6th player to top 150 points, Oilers beat Sharks 6-1
April 9, 2023 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Connor McDavid became the first player in 27 years to reach 150 points in a season when he had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.
Shesterkin shutout helps Rangers beat Blue Jackets 4-0
April 9, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Igor Shesterkin stopped all 20 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season and 11th of his career, and the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday night.
Coyotes beat Ducks 5-4 in OT; 10th straight loss for Anaheim
April 9, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Barrett Hayton scored at four minutes of overtime to give the Arizona Coyotes a 5-4 victory over Anaheim on Saturday, the Ducks' 10th loss in a row.
Max Jones gave the Ducks their first lead at 4-3 with 1:52 to go in regulation, but Matias Maccelli tied it with 36 seconds left with goalie Ivan Prosvetov off for an extra attacker.
Metropolitan Division foes meet when Columbus hosts New York
April 7, 2023 GMTNew York Rangers (46-21-12, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (24-46-8, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers face the Columbus Blue Jackets in Metropolitan Division play on Saturday.
Devils have biggest night since 2019, rout Blue Jackets 8-1
April 7, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Instead of looking at possible first-round playoff opponents, the New Jersey Devils are focusing on finishing the NHL regular season on a roll.
That's exactly what they did Thursday night, as Jack Hughes scored two goals and set up two by Timo Meier in an 8-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team's biggest offensive output in more than four years.
Devils host the Blue Jackets after Mercer’s hat trick
April 5, 2023 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (24-45-8, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (49-21-8, second in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Dawson Mercer's hat trick against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Devils' 5-1 win.
Aston-Reese scores twice, Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 4-2
April 5, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Zach Aston-Reese scored twice, Joseph Woll made 24 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Woll was recalled from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis after Matt Murray left with a head injury Sunday in a 5-2 loss to Detroit.
Florida takes on Buffalo following Verhaeghe’s 4-goal showing
April 3, 2023 GMTBuffalo Sabres (37-31-7, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (39-31-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Buffalo Sabres after Carter Verhaeghe scored four goals in the Panthers' 7-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Columbus visits Toronto after shootout win
April 3, 2023 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (24-44-8, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (45-20-10, second in the Atlantic Division)
Toronto; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Columbus Blue Jackets after the Blue Jackets knocked off the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in overtime.
Marchenko’s OT goal lifts Blue Jackets over Senators 4-3
April 3, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kirill Marchenko scored 16 seconds into overtime to rally the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Sunday night to end a four-game losing streak and move out of the NHL basement.
Verhaeghe scores 4 goals, Panthers beat Blue Jackets 7-0
April 2, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe scored four goals to reach 40 for the season, Alex Lyon made 21 saves for his first shutout and the Florida Panthers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-0 on Saturday night to move into the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Panthers visit the Blue Jackets after Tkachuk’s hat trick
March 31, 2023 GMTFlorida Panthers (38-31-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (23-43-8, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Matthew Tkachuk's hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens in the Panthers' 5-2 win.
Bruins visit the Penguins after shootout win
March 31, 2023 GMTBoston Bruins (58-12-5, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (37-28-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Bruins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime.
Bruins take Presidents’ Trophy with OT win over Blue Jackets
March 31, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his 53rd goal of the season 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy with their franchise-record 58th victory, 2-1 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night,
Bruins wrap up Presidents’ Trophy with win over Blue Jackets
March 31, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his 53rd goal of the season 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy with their franchise-record 58th victory, 2-1 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
Canadiens visit the Sabres after Harvey-Pinard’s hat trick
March 26, 2023 GMTMontreal Canadiens (29-38-6, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (35-31-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division)
Buffalo, New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Buffalo Sabres after Rafael Harvey-Pinard recorded a hat trick in the Canadiens' 8-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Golden Knights visit the Canucks after Eichel’s hat trick
March 20, 2023 GMTVegas Golden Knights (43-21-6, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (31-33-5, sixth in the Pacific Division)
Vancouver, British Columbia; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Vancouver Canucks after Jack Eichel's hat trick against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Golden Knights' 7-2 win.
Oilers host the Bruins after McDavid’s 2-goal game
February 26, 2023 GMTBoston Bruins (45-8-5, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (32-20-8, third in the Pacific Division)
Edmonton, Alberta; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Boston Bruins after Connor McDavid scored two goals in the Oilers' 6-5 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Hurricanes host the Penguins after Pesce’s 2-goal game
January 14, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (21-14-6, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (26-9-7, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Hurricanes -177, Penguins +147; over/under is 6.5
Washington hosts Nashville after Oshie’s 2-goal showing
January 6, 2023 GMTNashville Predators (17-14-6, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (22-13-6, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Capitals -152, Predators +129; over/under is 6.5
NHL evolves its plan, prep for terrifying cardiac events
January 5, 2023 GMTThe horror that swept across the NFL when Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game this week in Cincinnati was all too familiar to members of the hockey community.
Washington visits Columbus after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game
January 4, 2023 GMTWashington Capitals (21-13-6, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (11-23-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Forsberg makes 22 saves, Senators beat Blue Jackets 4-0
January 4, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Anton Forsberg made 22 saves for his second NHL shutout, Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist and the Ottawa Senators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Derrick Brassard, Drake Batherson and Austin Watson also scored to help Ottawa improve to 18-17-3.
Ottawa hosts Columbus after Stuetzle’s 2-goal showing
January 2, 2023 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (11-22-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (17-17-3, sixth in the Atlantic Division)
Ottawa, Ontario; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Tim Stuetzle's two-goal game against the Buffalo Sabres in the Senators' 3-1 win.
Nyquist scores twice, Columbus beats Chicago to snap skid
December 31, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gustav Nyquist scored two short-handed goals, Joonas Korpisalo made 26 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets ended a seven-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.
Blue Jackets bring losing streak into home matchup with the Blackhawks
December 30, 2022 GMTChicago Blackhawks (8-21-4, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (10-21-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Chicago Blackhawks after losing seven in a row.
Pageau, Barzal lead Islanders past struggling Blue Jackets
December 30, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Mathew Barzal scored in the second period, and the New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin finished with 20 saves as the Islanders won their third straight game.
Columbus brings losing streak into matchup with New York
December 28, 2022 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (10-21-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (20-14-2, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets, on a six-game losing streak, play the New York Islanders.
Sabres game at Columbus postponed due to travel restrictions
December 26, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Sabres game at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday was postponed by the NHL on Monday because Buffalo International Airport remains closed due to a severe winter storm that has paralyzed the region.
Sabres bring 4-game win streak into matchup against the Blue Jackets
December 26, 2022 GMTBuffalo Sabres (16-14-2, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (10-21-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Sabres -158, Blue Jackets +134; over/under is 6.5
Blackhawks beat Blue Jackets 5-2, halt 8-game losing streak
December 24, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane each had a goal and two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks ended an eight-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.
Toews and Kane, the remaining pillars of Chicago's Stanley Cup teams from 2010, 2013 and 2015, played their 1,000th game together last Sunday.
Blackhawks bring losing streak into home matchup with the Blue Jackets
December 22, 2022 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (10-20-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (7-19-4, eighth in the Central Division)
Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks will try to end an eight-game slide when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Roman Josi scores as Predators beat skidding Blackhawks 4-2
December 22, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Roman Josi moved to the top of Nashville's career points list on Wednesday night.
He celebrated by passing around credit for the accomplishment.
Josi had a goal and an assist, and the Predators handed Chicago its eighth straight loss with a 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks.
Flyers visit the Maple Leafs after Konecny’s 2-goal game
December 21, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (11-15-7, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (20-7-6, second in the Atlantic Division)
Toronto; Thursday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Travis Konecny's two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Flyers' 5-3 win.
Crosby, Malkin help Penguins snap Rangers’ winning streak
December 21, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust each scored a power-play goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Tuesday night to stop their seven-game winning streak.
It was the first meeting between the division rivals since their first-round playoff series last season.
Konecny, Tippett propel Flyers over Blue Jackets, 5-3
December 21, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny and Owen Tippett scored twice while Carter Hart recorded 30 saves to help lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Blue Jackets bring losing streak into matchup with the Flyers
December 20, 2022 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (10-19-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (10-15-7, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Flyers -167, Blue Jackets +142; over/under is 6
Johnston’s goal leads Stars over Blue Jackets 2-1
December 20, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored 55 seconds into the second period and the Dallas Stars beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 Monday night to remain atop the Central Division.
Jason Robertson also scored for Dallas and Jake Oettinger stopped 27 shots in his 100th NHL game.
Columbus takes losing streak into matchup with Dallas
December 18, 2022 GMTDallas Stars (18-8-6, first in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (10-18-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to break their three-game slide when they play the Dallas Stars.
NHL-best Bruins honor Patrice Bergeron; beat Columbus 4-2
December 17, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — David Krejci scored a go-ahead, power-play goal and the Boston Bruins remained unbeaten in regulation at home with a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
David Pastrnak also had a power-play goal, Taylor Hall scored on a delayed penalty and backup goalie Jeremy Swayman, wearing new dark-tan pads, made a season-high 30 saves for Boston.
Eastern Conference-leading Bruins face the Blue Jackets
December 16, 2022 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (10-17-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (23-4-1, first in the Atlantic Division)
Boston; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins host the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Point starts 3-goal third, Lightning beat Blue Jackets 4-1
December 16, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point extended his goal streak to five games, backup Brian Elliott made 24 saves in his seventh straight win, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Thursday night.
Tampa Bay aims to keep win streak going, hosts Columbus
December 14, 2022 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (10-15-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (17-9-1, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Columbus Blue Jackets as winners of three straight games.
Lightning score 3 goals 3:23 apart in 2nd, beat Kraken 6-2
December 14, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Corey Perry, Brayden Point and Ross Colton scored 3:23 apart in the second period, Nikita Kucherov had three assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Bobrovsky blanks former team, Panthers score 4 on Jackets
December 14, 2022 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 22 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Tuesday night.
It was the first shutout of the season for Bobrovsky, who played with Columbus from 2013-19.