PHILADELPHIA—As the regular season winds down, the Columbus Blue Jackets continue to limp into the playoffs. On Saturday at Wells Fargo Center, the Philadelphia Flyers jumped out to a two-goal lead and won 4-2 to hand the Jackets its sixth straight loss (0-5-1). Coach John Tortorella didn’t want to...
WASHINGTON—What started in the 2014 Winter Olympics continued Thursday night in a battle of two teams fighting for the Presidents Trophy. T.J. Oshie beat Sergei Bobrovsky for the only goal scored in the shootout to lift the Washington Capitals past the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 at the Verizon Center....
A fast start, a rally and a power play goal lifted the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Boston Bruins 4-3, in front of 19,005 Tuesday in Nationwide Arena. The Jackets won its NHL-best 13th game in a row in finally beating the Bruins, who owns two of the five...
A sleeping giant is stirring in Columbus. Tuesday night, 16,568 was on hand in Nationwide Arena to see the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in a shootout and extend its win streak to a franchise-best 10 games. The Jackets also have a 12 game points...
The Columbus Jackets fell 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks in front of 16,546 in Nationwide Arena Saturday, but a third period push by the home team was encouraging for coach John Tortorella. “We had good minutes,” he said. “We got better even without some of our top guys...
It was an all-to-familiar site on Opening Night in Nationwide Arena Thursday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Boston Bruins 6-3 in front of 18,144. There was a fast start and a 3-1 lead, but the Jackets had no answer for the Bruins top line, specifically...
At the end of the third round of the 2016 U.S. Senior Open, native Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez is your leader, holding off American Gene Sauers for a one stroke lead heading into Sunday’s final round with a three-day total of 207. Despite winds climbing upwards of 20 miles...
After being stuck on 299 career goals for a month, Scott Hartnell picked a perfect time to find his scoring touch. The veteran scored his 300th in regulation to spark a rally and then scored in overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-4 win over the...
As the season winds down for the Columbus Blue Jackets, coach John Tortorella has begun the process of evaluating his club for future. In a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Thursday night in front of 14,415 in Nationwide Arena, Tortorella tinkered with lines throughout looking for both...
The Tampa Bay Lighting scored twice shorthanded and Ben Bishop stood tall in shutting out the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 in front of 14,701 in Nationwide Arena Sunday. It was a tight game until the third period, when the Lightning found the back of the net three times, all...
Sergei Bobrovsky made his much-anticipated return to the Columbus Blue Jackets lineup Friday night after missing nearly two months with a groin injury. He was put right into the fire as the Pittsburgh Penguins visited Nationwide Arena and was on the losing end of a 3-2 battle in front...
It took the Columbus Blue Jackets over a month to win its first game in Nationwide Arena this season. Now they are nearly unbeatable on home ice. The Jackets weathered a late push by the Detroit Red Wings and held on for a 5-3 win in front of 14,426...
Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella told his team he was concerned about how they’d start Friday’s game with the Edmonton Oilers after not playing since Monday’s tough loss in New York. Captain Nick Foligno stood up and told his coach not to worry. The Jackets backed up their...
After sleepwalking through the first period, the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to defeat the Florida Panthers 4-3 in a shootout in front of 15,400 in Nationwide Arena Saturday afternoon. “We were sound asleep (in the first),” Jackets coach John Tortorella said. “But I give our guys a lot of...
The Columbus Blue Jackets looked to end its five-game home stand on a positive note Friday night, but Buffalo Sabre goaltender Robin Lehner had different ideas. Lehner stopped all 38 shots he faced and the Sabres blanked the Jackets 4-0 in front of 14,923 in Nationwide Arena. It snapped...
The Columbus Blue Jackets have reached a place where coach John Tortorella is unhappy when his team misses out on two points. A blown coverage in overtime allowed the Boston Bruins to leave Nationwide Arena with a 2-1 win over the Jackets. “It’s a simple three-on-three, man-on-man and we...
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 Saturday night in front of 16,164 in Nationwide Arena to improve to 6-1-3 (14 of a possible 19 points) in its last nine games. The recent stretch coincides with the Jackets consistent play and the emergence of goaltender Joonas Korpisalo....
The Columbus Blue Jackets had the fast start the needed to compete with the New York Islanders Tuesday night, but the Isles rallied for a 3-2 shootout victory in front of 14,303 in Nationwide Arena. The Jackets led 2-1 entering the third period, but gave up a power play...
The Columbus Blue Jackets overcame an early deficit and pair of fluky goals to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 Monday in front of 11,927 in Nationwide Arena. It was a joyous evening that saw a hat trick, a shot from just inside the center red line, and a young...
The Columbus Blue Jackets sleepwalked to a 4-2 loss to the Calgary Flames Thursday night in a game that goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky possibly reinjured his groin. The team did not confirm Bobrovsky’s injury, but he was making just his second start since missing six weeks with a groin injury....
After digging a three-goal deficit Saturday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets battled back, but Jordan Staal scored in overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win in front of 16,532 in Nationwide Arena. “We kept fighting and found a way to get a point,” Brandon Dubinsky said....
Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen has been looking for a top defenseman ever since he arrived in Columbus nearly three years ago. On Wednesday, he found him. Kekalainen acquired Seth Jones from Nashville for center Ryan Johansen, a swap of former fourth overall picks. “We’ve been looking for...
After losing three straight and receiving criticism from coach John Tortorella in recent days, the Columbus Blue Jackets responded in a big way Tuesday night. The 30th place Jackets knocked off the top team in the NHL, the Dallas Stars, 6-3 in front of 15,836 in Nationwide Arena. “It was...
The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets took another step Friday towards being one of the best in the National Hockey League. Cam Atkinson scored in overtime to lead the Jackets past the Penguins 2-1 in front of a standing-room crowd of 18,205 in Nationwide Arena....
The first battle of every shift in hockey is the faceoff. The San Jose Sharks won three key battles in the third period to rally past the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 Sunday in Nationwide Arena and extend its winning streak to six games. “We lose three faceoffs and they...
Don’t look now, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are gaining momentum. The Jackets defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Tuesday in front of 12,161 in Nationwide Arena extending its winning streak to three games. “It was a good team win,” Jackets coach John Tortorella said. “Everybody contributed against a...
The “C-B-J” chant is back in Nationwide Arena and so is the Columbus Blue Jackets swagger. The Jackets defeated the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 to win for the first time on home ice this season. It was the second win in a row for Columbus in back-to-back nights. “The chant—“C-B-J,”...
After a 0-7-0 start, the Columbus Blue Jackets needed a jump-start to the season. On Wednesday, the team got just that in John Tortorella. The 57-year-old coach replaced Todd Richards, who was relieved of his duties hours after a 4-0 loss to the New York Islanders. “It’s a difficult...
Even the Columbus Blue Jackets best efforts were not good enough Tuesday night. The Jackets carried play for most of the game, but could not solve New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak and fell 4-0 in front of 14,295 in Nationwide Arena. Halak stopped all 37 shots he faced....
A highly anticipated season for the Columbus Blue Jackets has quickly sank to rock bottom according to captain Nick Foligno. After a 7-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators Wednesday night in Nationwide Arena, the Jackets are off to their worst start in franchise history (0-4-0). “We feel that we...
The Columbus Blue Jackets went from an Opening Night high to the lowest of lows in a matter of 77 seconds Friday night. That’s how long it took the New York Rangers to score three goals and rally for a 4-2 win over the Jackets in front of 19,027...
The Columbus Blue Jackets open its 15th National Hockey League season Friday by hosting its Metropolitan Division rivals, the New York Rangers, in Nationwide Arena. The two teams will then face off 24 hours later at Madison Square Garden. It will be the start of a highly anticipated season...
If a three-game sample in the preseason is any indication, there are going to be a lot of goals scored this season by the Columbus Blue Jackets top line. The trio of Brandon Saad, Ryan Johansen and Nick Foligno combined for four goals and 11 points to lead Columbus...
The Minnesota Wild scored three power play goals to cruse to a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in exhibition action Thursday in Nationwide Arena. The Jackets dressed only nine regulars and it was those veterans that found themselves in a parade to the penalty box. Those nine...
Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen continues to reward players for their professional improvement. On Tuesday, the Jackets announced a five-year contract extension for defenseman David Savard, keeping him in the fold through 2021. The contract is worth $21.25 million and carries a $4.25 million cap hit according...
The kids are alright While Serena Williams continues her dominance of the women’s tennis, plenty of young stars are becoming ready to compete. Namely players like Belinda Bencic, Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens. The trio had some impressive early wins in the tournament, despite not making it to the...
Story by J. Justin Boggs, photos by Sam Fahmi MASON – The crowd at the Lindner Family Tennis Center instantly rose to its feet Sunday afternoon as Roger Federer watched Novak Djokovic’s final shot go long clinching Federer’s seventh title at the Western and Southern Open. Federer threw both...
Photos and story by J. Justin Boggs MASON – Novak Djokovic has been one of tennis’ most accomplished players in recent years as has won a title at every ATP Tour 1,000 event except for one. The title that has eluded the world’s No. 1 tennis player is the...
Story and photos by J. Justin Boggs MASON – For WTA Tour No. 1 ranked Serena Williams to beat No. 6 Ana Ivanovic, Williams had to “pull a Serena” en route to her 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 win Friday at the Western and Southern Open quarterfinals. Williams improved to 9-1...
What’s happening at the Western and Southern Open Photos and stories by J. Justin Boggs MASON – Teenager Belinda Bencic has had an incredible run of tennis over the last two weeks. On Thursday at the Western and Southern Open, her run came to an end. Bencic retired from...
MASON – Outside of court No. 3 at the Linder Family Tennis Center Saturday evening, Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me” was blaring from a DJ’s speakers during a qualifying match between Thanasi Kokkinakis and Ryan Harrison. While we all enjoy an old school 90s jam, the timing of the song...
Fish continues to swim MASON – American Mardy Fish won his first match in two years Monday as he defeated Viktor Troicki 6-2, 6-2 in the opening round of the Western and Southern Open in Mason. Monday’s victory could be Fish’s last. He announced that he will retire following...
The Columbus Blue Jackets opens its 15th season with a familiar foe. The team will host the New York Rangers in Nationwide Arena Fri., Oct. 9, then visit Madison Square Garden the next night to open the 2015-16 season. The season ends with a visit by the defending Stanley...
The Columbus Blue Jackets won their seventh game in a row Tuesday night in defeating New Jersey 3-2 in Nationwide Arena. The club was also mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. The elimination came in the hands of the Boston Bruins, who rallied to beat Florida 3-2, to pick up...
CHAMPPS FOR CHILDREN Champps Benefit for “The Ronald McDonald House Charities” Thursday, January 29th 2015 @ 6 p.m. Wondering what to do before the big Super Bowl weekend? Come to Champps (1827 Olentangy River Road) because they are teaming up with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio....
The Columbus Blue Jackets opened its 14th National Hockey League season Thursday with a 3-1 win at Buffalo. The home opener is Saturday with the New York Rangers visiting Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. It’s the second season in the Eastern Conference and with a playoff appearance last spring;...
The wait is over. The Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent forward Ryan Johansen has agreed to a three-year contract worth $12 million. “We are very pleased to have this over with,” Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said. “(Ryan) is a big part of our team and has...
The future of the Columbus Blue Jackets spent the last week in town apart of the annual Prospects Camp. It was a week that was more about activities off the ice, rather than on. The prospects learned life skills such as cooking, finance, shopping, CPR, social media and team-bonding...
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced its 2014 preseason schedule on Wednesday in preparation for the 2014-15 National Hockey League season. The team also announced that its annual Prospects Camp will run from July 7-10 in Nationwide Arena and the Ice Haus. The Jackets will have home and away meetings...
Despite putting 33 shots on goal, the Columbus Blue Jackets continued to struggle finding the back of the net Tuesday night in a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators in Nationwide Arena. The Jackets had ample chances, including several on the penalty kill, but could not get them past...