Analysis

Columbus Blue Jackets v Washington Capitals

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Mathieu Olivier fought his way into the core

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Justin Danforth was a spark plug

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Elvis Merzlikins showed improvement, but still seemed to hold the team back

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Kirill Marchenko exploded in to star territory

Dec 19, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jordan Harris (22) carries the puck against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Jordan Harris faces an uncertain future

Columbus Blue Jackets v Ottawa Senators

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Ivan Provorov ate up a lot of minutes

San Jose Sharks v Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Kevin Labanc couldn't find his footing

Florida Panthers v Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Sean Monahan became everything the team needed him to be

Vancouver Canucks v Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Damon Severson could not earn Dean Evason's trust

2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series - Detroit Red Wings v Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets season in review, Mikael Pyyhtia was given a long look at the NHL level

New York Islanders v Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets season in review, Jet Greaves showed everyone that he's ready for an NHL role

Jan 30, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during an overtime period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Columbus Blue Jackets season in review, Cole Sillinger has found a home and a firm role in Arch City

Columbus Blue Jackets v Philadelphia Flyers

Dante Fabbro's season in review, he revitalized his career in Columbus

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) brings the puck around the board in the second period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets season in review, Yegor Chinakhov sees another injury-plagued season go by

Columbus Blue Jackets v San Jose Sharks

Jack Johnson's season in review, he filled a niche on the back end for the Blue Jackets

Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (2) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jake Christiansen's season in review, he found a steady role with the Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets v Ottawa Senators

Blue Jackets season in review, Luke Kunin will probably be quickly forgotten

New York Rangers v Columbus Blue Jackets

Daniil Tarasov's 2024-25 season in review, he never really found his game

Detroit Red Wings v Columbus Blue Jackets

James van Riemsdyk's 2024-25 season in review, he was everything the Blue Jackets needed him to be

Columbus Blue Jackets Media Day Luncheon

What holes need filled for the Blue Jackets to take the next step and get into the playoffs

Philadelphia Flyers v Columbus Blue Jackets

The last two games are huge for the Blue Jackets, how have they fared against these opponents this season?

Columbus Blue Jackets v Ottawa Senators

The Blue Jackets have made one piece of their goaltending equation obvious

Apr 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason watches the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Where has the offense gone for the Columbus Blue Jackets?

Colorado Avalanche v Columbus Blue Jackets

Hockey's most important position is letting the Blue Jackets down at a pivotal time

Columbus Blue Jackets v New York Islanders

Goaltender interference decisions leave both the Islanders and Blue Jackets confused

Florida Panthers v Columbus Blue Jackets

Why has the offense dried up for the Blue Jackets?

Mar 17, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; New Jersey Devils goalie Jake Allen (34) stops the wrap around attempt of Columbus Blue Jackets center Mathieu Olivier (24) during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets' third period surge not enough against the Devils, playoff window is closing quickly

Mar 13, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) carries the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

As game intensity ramps up, the Blue Jackets are finding out just how close they are to competing