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Recap #17: Third Line makes the difference against McDavid, Draisaitl

After a frustrating five-game road trip, the Columbus Blue Jackets returned to Nationwide Arena tonight to launch a three game homestand and rematch the Edmonton Oilers, who they lost to in overtime on Monday after blowing a third period lead. The Jackets got the jump early, but three prime chances ended up hitting iron instead of getting in the goal. This continues to be a frustrating…

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Gameday #18: A key Metro showdown as Jackets host Rangers

Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 7:00 PM ET Nationwide Arena – Columbus, OH TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 93.3 FM New York Rangers (9-7-2, 20 points, 6th Metro, 10th East) at Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-1, 19 points, 7th Metro, 12th East) It’s still just mid-November, but points in divisional games are going to be super-important. The East is still very tight (everyone but Buffalo within four…

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Gameday #19: Bienvenue a Columbus

Monday, November 17, 2025 – 7:30 ET Nationwide Arena – Columbus, Ohio TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 97.1 FM Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2, 22 points, 2nd Atlantic, 5th East) at Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2, 20 points, 7th Metro, 12th East) Do you want the good news or the bad news? The bad news is the Jackets lost on Saturday night at home to a divisional opponent, the New York Rangers.

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Gameday #20: ‘Peg, it will come back to you

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 8:00 PM ET Canada Life Centre – Winnipeg, Manitoba TV: FDSNOH; Radio 97.1 FM Columbus Blue Jackets (10-7-2, 22 points, 5th Metro, 8th East) at Winnipeg Jets (11-7-0, 22 points, 3rd Central, 6th West) For the fourth time in the last five games, the Blue Jackets played extra hockey last night. And, in what has become a disturbing pattern…

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Recap #20: Jets put tired Jackets to Bed

How would the good guys respond to a night of travel after a victory in the shootout over Montreal? A predictably slow start for the road team in this match and Winnipeg got an early power play after Provorov hit a Jet with a high stick. The PK did a good job to kill off the penalty with little trouble and even created a shorthand chance. A few moments after the kill the Jets broke down…

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Gameday #21: Journey to the land of make-beLeaf

Thursday, November 20, 2025 – 7:00 PM ET Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Ontario TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 93.3 FM Columbus Blue Jackets (10-8-2, 22 points, 5th Metro, 10th East) at Toronto Maple Leafs (9-9-2, 20 points, 7th Atlantic, 15th East) A big issue with this Blue Jackets team is the lack of a strong second scoring line. Marchenko/Voronkov are doing their job…

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Recap #21: Fantilli’s home cooking earns an OT win

Last year, Adam Fantilli scored a hat trick in Toronto, with friends and family in attendance including his hat-throwing mother. He didn’t get three goals tonight, but he contributed on all three Columbus Blue Jackets goals which was enough to earn an overtime victory over the host Maple Leafs. The game started like too many have recently, with the Jackets playing passive hockey.

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Gameday #23: End of the road in DC

Monday, November 24, 2025 – 7:00 PM ET Capital One Arena – Washington, DC TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 97.1 FM Columbus Blue Jackets (11-8-3, 25 points, 6th Metro, 11th East) at Washington Capitals (11-9-2, 24 points, 7th Metro, 12th East) Good news: Adam Fantilli and hometown boy Zach Werenski each continued their hot streak with a goal in Detroit on Saturday afternoon.

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Recap #23: Werenski, Olivier, and Pride wounded in Washington

Could the Marchenko-less Blue Jackets get a win over their Metro rival? The Capitals struck early when Chychrun got to a loose puck in the offensive zone and made a quick move to create separation from Lundestrom before shooting a shot past a fallen Fabbro and Elvis. WAS Goal 0 – 1 Chychrun (Leonard, Lapierre) 6:05 Well structured play from both sides prevented any grade A…

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Gameday #25: Beat Pittsburgh

Friday, November 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM ET Nationwide Arena – Columbus, Ohio TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 97.1 FM Pittsburgh Penguins (11-6-5, 27 points, 5th Metro, 8th East) at Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-4, 25 points, 7th Metro, 12th East) Who’s Playing Marchenko and Olivier missed the previous game, do either one draw in? Luca Pinelli impressed in his debut, where does he slot…

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