Kent Johnson
NHL Game Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets at Calgary Flames with Line Combinations 12/3/2024
Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-3, 25 pts) at Calgary Flames (12-9-4, 28 pts) Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome Date: Tuesday, December 3 Time: 9:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm MT TV: ESPN+ / FDSO / Sportsnet Radio: Columbus Blue Jackets – WBNS The Fan 97.1 FM Calgary Flames – Sportsnet 960 DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Columbus Blue Jackets […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets Weekly Wrap Up: Johnson Nears Return, Losing Streak Snapped
The Columbus Blue Jackets played four games last week, starting with the second back-to-back game on Sunday, November 10th. They lost that game to the Anaheim Ducks and had their sixth consecutive loss on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. On Friday, they broke their losing streak in a big win at home against the Pittsburgh […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets Weekly Wrap Up: Injury News and New Trade Rumors
The Columbus Blue Jackets finished an exciting week of hockey with one win and one overtime loss. They took down Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs but lost in overtime against Filip Forsberg and the Nashville Predators. There’s been better news about injuries lately. Some players may have the chance to return earlier than […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets Week Two Recap: Adding To The IR
In the first two weeks, the Blue Jackets have won two games and lost three, putting them in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division. There have been some shining moments as well as some learning moments. Team injuries have started to stack up and two new names have been added to the injured reserve as […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets First Week Recap
On Saturday, October 12 the Columbus Blue Jackets finished their second game of the season. They beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 in a high-scoring fight and advanced to a record of one win and one loss. Earlier in the week they gained their first loss against the Minnesota Wild in a close-fought battle that ended […]
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A Change In Blue Jackets Preseason Predictions: Recalls, Injuries, and Signings
A lot has happened since the last article I wrote discussing the likely lines and predictions for opening night. Several new players have joined the roster, and a few others have been listed as injured. Once again, the game plan has to change. Kevin Labanc Kevin Labanc signed with the Blue Jackets this past Saturday. […]
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Preseason Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to host the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena for what will be the final preseason game for each team. The Penguins will be starting their NHL roster for this game, minus the goaltenders, while Columbus will play a mix of AHL and NHL rosters. This is the final […]
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Preseason Game Recap: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Blue Jackets
The Pittsburgh Penguins took on the Columbus Blue Jackets last night, in what was the Penguins second to last game of the preseason. Forwards Kevin Hayes, Jonathan Gruden, and Valtteri Puustinen each recorded a goal, and forwards Rutger McGroarty, Boko Imama, Joona Koppanen, Jesse Puljujarvi, Tristan Broz, and Ville Koivunen each recorded a point for […]
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Preseason Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Tonight, the Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, for their second to last preseason game. The Penguins are playing their “B” lineup for the final time, as they will use this as the final opportunity to see who will grab a spot with the main roster for […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets Opening Night Line Predictions
The Blue Jackets are almost halfway through their pre-season games, and some possible line combinations are starting to shape up. The team began with 55 players in training camp and has trimmed that to 36 over the last week. Here are the players who have been either loaned, returned to their team, or released, starting […]
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