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Emotional tribute to 'Johnny Hockey' as Meredith Gaudreau announces Blue Jackets' 1st-round picks
Read full article: Emotional tribute to 'Johnny Hockey' as Meredith Gaudreau announces Blue Jackets' 1st-round picksMeredith Gaudreau announced the Columbus Blue Jackets' first-round picks in the NHL draft 10 months after her husband, John, was killed along with his brother while riding bicycles on the eve of their sister's wedding.
Fantilli and Greaves are the latest contributors in keeping the Blue Jackets' playoff hopes going
Read full article: Fantilli and Greaves are the latest contributors in keeping the Blue Jackets' playoff hopes goingThe Columbus Blue Jackets' surprising season of exceeding expectations and contending for the playoffs is still going after beating the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals twice this weekend.
Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises
Read full article: Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprisesThe race for the two wild-card playoff spots in the NHL’s Eastern Conference is full of surprises.
Ovechkin's record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL season
Read full article: Ovechkin's record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL seasonThe second half of the NHL season begins Saturday with 14 games coming out of the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind
Read full article: For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mindJohnny Gaudreau’s Columbus teammates were given a few options for how to handle their emotions during the Blue Jackets’ home opener.
Wild hang on to beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in opener behind Boldy, Eriksson Ek and Gustavsson
Read full article: Wild hang on to beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in opener behind Boldy, Eriksson Ek and GustavssonMatt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek scored on a strong night for the second line, Mats Zuccarello added a power-play goal and the Minnesota Wild opened the season by beating former coach Dean Evason and the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2.
Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner will miss most of the season after shoulder surgery
Read full article: Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner will miss most of the season after shoulder surgeryColumbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner is expected to miss most of the season after having shoulder surgery.
Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before their first home game since his death
Read full article: Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before their first home game since his deathAn emotional video tribute to Johnny Gaudreau and 13 seconds of silence — for his uniform number — opened the Columbus Blue Jackets’ first game at Nationwide Arena since the star player’s death nearly a month ago.
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk opens up about the death of his friend Johnny Gaudreau
Read full article: Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk opens up about the death of his friend Johnny GaudreauMatthew Tkachuk estimates that he tells a story about Johnny Gaudreau’s exploits, both the on-ice and off-ice variety, to somebody at least once a week.
With grief lingering, Blue Jackets GM Waddell places focus on hockey in wake of Gaudreau's death
Read full article: With grief lingering, Blue Jackets GM Waddell places focus on hockey in wake of Gaudreau's deathBlue Jackets general manager Don Waddell places the focus on returning to hockey while acknowledging how challenging that will be in the aftermath of the deaths of Columbus star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew.
Funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau scheduled for church in suburban Philadelphia
Read full article: Funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau scheduled for church in suburban PhiladelphiaThe funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau has been scheduled for Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in suburban Philadelphia.
Blue Jackets fans and players remember the Gaudreau brothers at a candlelight vigil in Columbus
Read full article: Blue Jackets fans and players remember the Gaudreau brothers at a candlelight vigil in ColumbusFans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team’s arena to remember Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.
Sudden death of 'Johnny Hockey' means more hard times for beleaguered Columbus Blue Jackets
Read full article: Sudden death of 'Johnny Hockey' means more hard times for beleaguered Columbus Blue JacketsBlue Jackets officials and fans were ecstatic two years ago when Johnny Gaudreau was persuaded to pass up larger markets to sign with Columbus.
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding
Read full article: NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's weddingNHL player Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets has been killed after being hit by a car while riding a bicycle in his home state of New Jersey.
Blue Jackets give Patrik Laine 'a change of scenery,' trade him to Canadiens for D Jordan Harris
Read full article: Blue Jackets give Patrik Laine 'a change of scenery,' trade him to Canadiens for D Jordan HarrisThe Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round draft pick in 2026.
Focus falls on Sabres coach Don Granato after Buffalo is embarrassed in 9-4 loss to Columbus
Read full article: Focus falls on Sabres coach Don Granato after Buffalo is embarrassed in 9-4 loss to ColumbusThe focus of blame in Buffalo is falling on coach Don Granato after the floundering Sabres were left embarrassed in a 9-4 loss to Columbus.
Doughty scores 33 seconds into OT, Kings rally past Blue Jackets 4-3 for 10th straight road win
Read full article: Doughty scores 33 seconds into OT, Kings rally past Blue Jackets 4-3 for 10th straight road winDrew Doughty scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 for their NHL record-tying 10th straight road win.
Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks after a knee-on-knee hit
Read full article: Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks after a knee-on-knee hitThe Columbus Blue Jackets say Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks with a right leg injury.
New Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock blasts report suggesting he was invading his players' privacy
Read full article: New Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock blasts report suggesting he was invading his players' privacyNew Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock says he did nothing wrong in asking players to show him photos off their phone.
Lottery could alter offseason plans for NHL's worst teams
Read full article: Lottery could alter offseason plans for NHL's worst teamsA single ping-pong ball could have a ripple effect beyond the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets or another lucky NHL team that's looking to turn a dismal season into a blue-chip player.
Bruins wrap up Presidents' Trophy with win over Blue Jackets
Read full article: Bruins wrap up Presidents' Trophy with win over Blue JacketsDavid 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, The Presidents’ Trophy goes to the NHL regular-season points leader.
Linus Ullmark makes 30 saves, Bruins beat Blue Jackets 4-0
Read full article: Linus Ullmark makes 30 saves, Bruins beat Blue Jackets 4-0Linus Ullmark made 30 saves for his fifth career shutout, Charlie Coyle scored short-handed and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Friday for their fifth straight victory.
NHL free agency: Johnny Gaudreau makes Blue Jackets a winner
Read full article: NHL free agency: Johnny Gaudreau makes Blue Jackets a winnerThe Columbus Blue Jackets made the biggest splash in NHL free agency, stunning the league by landing Johnny Gaudreau with a seven-year contract for $68.25 million.
Ovechkin scores 750th career goal, Capitals beat Columbus
Read full article: Ovechkin scores 750th career goal, Capitals beat ColumbusAlex Ovechkin scored his 20th goal of the season and the 750th of his NHL career to help the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 and snap a two-game skid.
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Red Wings re-sign Marc Staal; Canucks to buy out Virtanen
Read full article: Red Wings re-sign Marc Staal; Canucks to buy out VirtanenDefenseman Marc Staal is staying put in Detroit, while the Vancouver Canucks have placed Jake Virtanen on waivers for the purpose of buying out the final year of the under-performing forward’s contract.
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911 callers urge help for hockey player killed by fireworks
Read full article: 911 callers urge help for hockey player killed by fireworksA caller told a 911 dispatcher that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was about to go into convulsions after he was struck in the chest with an errant Fourth of July fireworks mortar blast at a Michigan home.
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Columbus goalie, 24, dies from fall after fireworks mishap
Read full article: Columbus goalie, 24, dies from fall after fireworks mishapColumbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July.
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The Latest: Chattanooga postpones 2 men’s basketball games
Read full article: The Latest: Chattanooga postpones 2 men’s basketball games___Boston College has postponed two men’s basketball games this week because of positive COVID-19 tests, prompting the Atlantic Coast Conference to juggle its schedule. Carolina, Dallas, Florida, Nashville and Tampa Bay have all had games postponed because of the pandemic. ___The Chattanooga Mocs have postponed a pair of men’s basketball games after a positive COVID-19 test among the team’s Tier 1 personnel. ___The Southern Conference postponed three games because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Furman and Chattanooga men’s basketball programs. Furman’s next scheduled game is Feb. 3 at Samford, while Chattanooga is slated to return to the court at Western Carolina the same day.
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Hours after Dubois trade, Blue Jackets beat Lightning 5-2
Read full article: Hours after Dubois trade, Blue Jackets beat Lightning 5-2Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate their goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hours after trading disgruntled center Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Columbus Blue Jackets got three first-period goals and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 Saturday. Nick Foligno, Mikhail Grigorenko, Vladislav Gavrikov, Zach Werenski and Eric Robinson scored, and Elvis Merzlikins had 30 saves as the Blue Jackets played their most explosive game of the season. The Blue Jackets tied it 17 seconds later when Foligno knocked in a rebound off Vasilevsky's stick. The Blue Jackets host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Carolina-Nashville 1st NHL postponement since season started
Read full article: Carolina-Nashville 1st NHL postponement since season startedThe NHL did not specify which team prompted the postponement, though four Hurricanes players were added to the COVID-19 list Tuesday. The NHL already postponed the start of the Dallas Stars' season after six players and two staff members tested positive for the virus. Hurricanes players Warren Foegele, Jordan Martinook, Jaccob Slavin and Teuvo Teravainen joined captain Jordan Staal on the unavailable list because of COVID-19 protocols. The teams aren’t scheduled to play again in Nashville until the end of the season with back-to-back games on May 7-8. Now the Predators, who gave players Tuesday off after the postponement, are scheduled to visit Dallas on Friday night for the Stars' season opener.
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Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season looms
Read full article: Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season loomsThe NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for the defending Western Conference champions by nearly a week. The Columbus Blue Jackets also held a number of players off the ice “out of abundance of caution” in another reminder that the pandemic will likely play havoc with the season opening next Wednesday. Dallas had been set to open the season Jan. 14 at Florida. The Dallas players and staff are self-isloating and the team’s training facilities were closed for the next several days amid contact tracing. The NHL has shortened the regular season to 56 games for each of its 31 teams, who will play only division foes and sometimes multiple times in a matter of a few days.
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The Latest: Longtime Penguins announcer out as precaution
Read full article: The Latest: Longtime Penguins announcer out as precaution___The Atlantic Coast Conference says Virginia’s women’s basketball game Tuesday against Wake Forest has been postponed and it has rescheduled the previously postponed Syracuse-North Carolina men’s basketball game for Tuesday. 19 Clemson has postponed men’s basketball games at North Carolina on Saturday and at Syracuse on Tuesday. LSU will visit Mississippi on Saturday night after both teams had their originally scheduled games postponed. ___The Washington women’s basketball team has postponed games scheduled at No. ___The Georgia State men’s basketball team postponed games against Troy on Friday and Saturday and paused all team activities following multiple positive COVID-19 tests.