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Feb 16, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Kent Johnson (91) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets: Kent Johnson Finding His Way

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Jackets Playing More Inspired Hockey

Jackets Down Oilers in OT

Flames Spoil Johnny Gaudreau’s Return to Calgary

COLUMBUS, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Max Jones #49 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his goal with Isac Lundestrom #21 and Dmitry Kulikov #29 during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on January 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Jackets Find a Way Against the Ducks

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COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 16: Barclay Goodrow #21 of the New York Rangers reacts after deflecting the puck past Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets for a goal during the first period of the game at Nationwide Arena on January 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Bring No Energy, Lose 3-1 to Rangers

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Jan 12, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets: Reviewing the First Half of the Season

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 08: Andrew Peeke #2 and Liam Foudy #19 of the Columbus Blue Jackets interact during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on January 8, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Cursed or Clever? The Injury Wire & The Draft

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Jan 10, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) looks down after giving up a goal to Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets’ Bizarre Player Usage Leads to Expected Result

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Jan 3, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Tim Berni (75) skates with the puck in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Berni Quietly Impressive in the NHL

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Jan 3, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) dons his helmet prior to start of game against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Joonas Korpisalo Shining Bright in Dark Year

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Dec 29, 2022; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) scores a goal on Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Get Outclassed on Long Island

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Dec 23, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Ugly Loss in Chicago: Benching Causes Head Scratching

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Dec 15, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Really Are Building Something Special

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SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 13: Aleksander Barkov #16 looks on as goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers stops the shot by Gustav Nyquist #14 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the FLA Live Arena on December 13, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Line Shuffling Ruins Chance of a Comeback

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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), center Jack Roslovic (96) and defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (4) in overtime at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gaelen Morse-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Finding Chemistry

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COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 07: Tage Thompson #72 of the Buffalo Sabres beats Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets for his first of four goals in the first period of the game at Nationwide Arena on December 7, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Sabres Embarrass the Jackets

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COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 04: Jack Roslovic #96 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck during the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena on December 4, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

What to do With Jack Roslovic?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 23, 2022 in New York City. The Blue Jackets defeated the Rangers 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Yegor Chinakhov Quietly Breaking Out

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Nov 15, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) celebrates a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Win Again, But It’s Costly

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Nov 10, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) shoots the puck as Philadelphia Flyers left wing Noah Cates (49) reaches to block the shot in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gaelen Morse-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Gut it Out, Down Flyers

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Sep 28, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) skates against the Buffalo Sabres in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch: Denton Mateychuk Picks up Where he Left Off

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TAMPERE, FINLAND - NOVEMBER 05: head coach Brad Larsen of Columbus during the after game interview at the 2022 NHL Global Series - Finland match between Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets at Nokia Arena on November 5, 2022 in Tampere, Finland. (Photo by Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Are the Wheels Off for the Blue Jackets?

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Oct 22, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) reacts after allowing a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Do The Blue Jackets Have a Goaltending Controversy?

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Oct 20, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg (77) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Forming an Identity

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Luca Del Bel Belluz, #44 pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Future Jackets: Prospect Report October 2022

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Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking Down the Opening Night Roster of the Blue Jackets

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Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) shoots the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Fantasy Outlook

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