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Dec 29, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (11) celebrates his

Adam Fantilli is Beginning to Break Out for the Columbus Blue Jackets

Why Can’t the Columbus Blue Jackets Hold onto the Lead?

What is Wrong With the Columbus Blue Jacket Organization?

Coaching Decisions Coming into Question as Jackets Lose Again

COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Joel Armia #40 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on November 29, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Lackluster Effort Downs Blue Jackets Last Night vs Montreal

Nov 27, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Dialing in Working Line Combinations

Dec 11, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrates his game winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings with Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) in overtime at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gaelen Morse-USA TODAY Sports

The Columbus Blue Jacket Offense has Gone Missing

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 28: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets warms up before a game against the New York Islanders at Nationwide Arena on October 28, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Three Things That Could Help Turn the Blue Jacket Season Around

Oct 30, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Jiricek (55) passes the puck against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

David Jiricek Has Been a Huge Difference Maker for the Blue Jackets

Nov 6, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent looks on from the bench against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Why Are the Columbus Blue Jackets Struggling?

COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate a goal during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Nationwide Arena on November 02, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Ten Games In: How Do the Columbus Blue Jackets Look?

Oct 12, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexandre Texier (42) takes the ice during player introductions before a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

CBJ Early Season Review: Alexandre Texier is Struggling

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 28: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets warms up before a game against the New York Islanders at Nationwide Arena on October 28, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Have to Get Johnny Gaudreau Going

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 24: Jakob Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks skates with the puck against Damon Severson #78 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nationwide Arena on October 24, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

The CBJ Defense is Showing Early Signs of Improvement

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 02: Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent during the game against the St. Louis Blues at Nationwide Arena on October 02, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Accountability Has the Blue Jackets Playing Better Hockey

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 14: Damon Severson #78 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck during the game against the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena on October 14, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Damon Severson Benched in Third Period of Jacket Loss to Detroit

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 12: Andrew Peeke #2 of the Columbus Blue Jackets battles Cam York #8 of the Philadelphia Flyers for the puck along the boards during the third period at Nationwide Arena on October 12, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

The Blue Jackets have Work To Do after Opening Night

Oct 12, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli takes the ice during player introductions before a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Five Observations from Opening Night for the Blue Jackets

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: Adam Fantilli #11 of the Columbus Blue Jackets shoots the puck against the Washington Capitals during the first period of the NHL preseason game at Capital One Arena on October 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Why Columbus Blue Jackets Rookie Adam Fantilli is Different

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 04: Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets sprays water on this face before the start of the first period in a preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena on October 04, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Goaltending May be the Achilles Heel for the Columbus Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 24: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena on September 24, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Five Reasons the Blue Jackets Will Make the Playoffs

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 4: Jack Roslovic #96 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 4, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Blue Jackets 4-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Blue Jacket Preseason Lineups Give Clue to Opening Night Roster

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen addresses members of the media during media day at Nationwide Arena on September 18, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Grading Jarmo Kekalainen’s Off-Season

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: Patrik Laine #29 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Dylan Strome #17 of the Washington Capitals vie for the puck during the second period of the game at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Continue Using Patrik Laine at Center: It’s Working

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 24: Denton Mateychuk #5 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena on September 24, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Reviewing Our Roster Prediction Halfway Through the Preseason

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen addresses members of the media during media day at Nationwide Arena on September 18, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Five Reasons the Blue Jackets Won’t Make the Playoffs

Mar 11, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; /pen assistant coach Mark Recchi (L) talks to center Sidney Crosby (87) on the bench against the Dallas Stars during the second period at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

How Does Mark Recchi Affect the CBJ Power-Play?

Sep 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Jordan Dumais (69) celebrates his goal in overtime against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Split Preseason Home and Home Series With Penguins