Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov returned to action against the Lightning in Tuesday's loss after missing 39 games with a back injury.

James van Riemsdyk scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 in a matchup of playoff contenders.

The Blue Jackets and Ohio State athletics historically haven't had much visible overlap. That divide, real or not, could be changing.

Star defenseman Ivan Provorov may be an impending unrestricted free agent at the end of the NHL season but the Columbus Blue Jackets, in the midst of an improbable playoff push, are in no hurry to deal him.

Blue Jackets' cannon set to roll into Ohio Stadium at midday Friday after riding along Cannon Drive in Columbus.

General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has acquired a fourth-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft originally belonging to St. Louis from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Luke Kunin.

Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his second career hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 7-3. Mathieu Olivier had two goals, Dante Fabbro added a goal and an assist, and Justin Danforth also scored as Columbus won for the fifth time in seven games.

NHL Stadium Series game between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets will take place on Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.

The Blue Jackets continue to battle for their playoff lives -- and that has made a decision on the future of Ivan Provorov difficult.

"It's truly incredible and inspiring the strength she has," Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner tells PEOPLE of Meredith