Inch by inch, the Blue Jackets have clawed their way back into the conversation. With the New Year’s Eve win over the Minnesota Wild, they are back at .500 (16-16-3) when such an accomplishment appeared – what’s the word, lofty? – a month ago. Just don’t tell the players or coach Todd Richards that getting […]
Blue Jackets smack Bruins 6-2
December 29, 2014 by
The first game back after a long layoff can be a difficult task, but the Blue Jackets got rid of their holiday legs in short order Saturday night. They played a strong first period and exploded for four goals in the second period to pull away from the Boston Bruins, locking down one of their […]
Predators rip Blue Jackets 5-1
December 23, 2014 by
For the better part of 57 minutes, the Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators were locked in a fairly even hockey game – but a span of 2:19 significantly altered the outcome. In a 0-0 game lacking many true quality scoring chances, the Predators were the more opportunistic team and took advantage of some mistakes by […]
Blue Jackets beat Blackhawks 3-2 in another shootout
December 22, 2014 by
Sergei Bobrovsky didn’t have his best stuff against the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Saturday night was no such night. After receiving bad news in the morning regarding Boone Jenner’s projected 1-2 month absence, the red-hot Blue Jackets (now 8-0-1 in December) were set to face a Chicago Blackhawks team that seems to be hitting stride […]
Blue Jackets fall to Capitals 5-4 in shootout
December 19, 2014 by
The Blue Jackets, vying for a ninth consecutive victory on Jan. 25, 2014 with a home ice showdown against the Buffalo Sabres, stumbled out of the gate and never got going in a disappointing 5-2 loss. Thursday night, on a seven-game streak with the Washington Capitals in town for a potential four-pointer, they stumbled again […]
Blue Jackets beat Red Wings 1-0 in shootout for 7th straight
December 17, 2014 by
In order to extend their winning streak to seven games, the Blue Jackets had to withstand a desperate Red Wings team that was riding a three-game skid coming in as well as a fantastic goaltending showcase on both ends. There were exactly zero goals scored in 65 minutes of regulation and overtime, with Jimmy Howard […]
Blue Jackets beat Penguins 4-3 in shootout
December 15, 2014 by
Did Saturday night’s game between the Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins feel like a playoff game? “It was heated,” said Nick Foligno. “It was awesome.” Much like their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series last spring, this game had a little bit of everything and kept the standing-room only crowd of 18,663 on its feet for […]
Blue Jackets beat Capitals 3-2 in OT
December 12, 2014 by
The Blue Jackets just keep finding a way to get it done. Thursday night, it took a collective effort – including a big effort from goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who had his number called early and often against the Washington Capitals. Bobrovsky moved to 5-0-0 in December, was marvelous once again It began as a repeat […]
Blue Jackets down Flyers 3-2 in overtime
December 10, 2014 by
One last gasp, one last rush up the ice. It was all that Ryan Johansen and Kevin Connauton had left in the tank, and it was just enough for the Blue Jackets to lock up their fourth straight victory. The Philadelphia Flyers were the better team in the third period and they started overtime on […]
Blue Jackets beat Lightning 3-1
December 7, 2014 by
Sergei Bobrovsky appears to be finding his form, and that’s a very good sign for the Blue Jackets. They have plenty of ground to make up in the Metropolitan Division standings, but the start of the climb is a winning streak – and that’s what they are in the process of putting together. Saturday’s 3-1 […]
