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Feature Article #1

The Blue Jackets get another win against the Sabres (2/7/2009)

The Columbus Blue Jackets picked up their second straight win under new interim head coach Claude Noel. Steve Mason saved all 28 shots placed at him, landing him a shut-out, and Jakub Vorachek added three assists in the game. The first period for both Columbus and the Buffalo Sabres was quiet and only contain two [...]

Craig | February 7th, 2010 | Continued

Feature Article #2

Game Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres

The Columbus Blue Jackets, after picking up their first win under new head coach Claude Noel, will host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Columbus, four points behind fourth place St. Louis will look to win their second straight game for the first time since they won three straight in early January.
Buffalo comes in, [...]

Craig | February 6th, 2010 | Continued

Feature Article #3

Post-Hitchcock era begins with win.

Anton Stralman’s goal stood as the game’s lone goal for more than two periods before R.J. Umberger added some soon-to-be-needed insurance on an empty-net goal with just over a minute remaining.

Rob Ogden | February 4th, 2010 | Continued

Feature Article #4

Claude Noel Wins His Debut Game With The Jackets

The first game for the Columbus Blue Jackets under new coach Claude Noel ended in a 2-1 win. In front of the home crowd at Nationwide Arena the Blue Jackets were able to keep the Dallas offense at bay. Ashton scored a goal in the first period to get the home team on top.
The [...]

Craig | February 4th, 2010 | Continued

Feature Article #5

The Jackets take on the Stars

Thursday night a 7:00, the Columbus Blue Jackets will host the Dallas Stars at Nationwide in the first of five straight home games. The Blue Jackets will head to the 2+ week break not leaving their home ice. Both teams, currently on the outside looking in when it comes to a post-season position. The [...]

Craig | February 4th, 2010 | Continued

Hitchcock Fired

The Ken Hitchcock era is over in Columbus. Blue Jackets General Manager Scott Howson announced today that the club has relieved Hitchcock of his coaching duties. Howson also announced that Assistant Coach Claude Noel will fill in as an interim head coach for the the remainder of the season.

February 3rd, 2010 | Bart Logan | Continued

Blue Jackets not able to stop The Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche blasted the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night in Denver, beating the Blue Jacket 5-1.
The Blue Jackets jumped on top with a Antone Vermette goal at the 5:43 mark in the first period. It was his 18th of the season, and came shorthanded. The Avalanche tied the game with just 1:29 to [...]

February 3rd, 2010 | Craig | Continued

Observations from the Game

The Union Blue were in the Gateway City last night to take on divisional foes the St. Louis Blues. The CBJ have not faired well in St. Louis over the past few seasons, 0-7-1 in their past eight outings heading into last night. At points last night it appeared the Jackets were set extend that not so illustrious streak, but Kris Russell and Mathieu Garon had other plans.

January 31st, 2010 | Bart Logan | Continued

The Jackets pick up an overtime win in St. Louis

The Columbus Blue Jackets picked up a 3-2 overtime win Saturday night in front of 19,500 fans at Scottrade Center in St. Louis over the Blues. The win for the Blue Jackets was their 22nd overall, while the Blues fell to 24-22-9.
Derek Dorsett got the visitors on the scoreboard first, with a goal at the [...]

January 31st, 2010 | Craig | Continued

Racap: LA Kings at Columbus Blue Jackets (1/28/10)

The Columbus Blue Jackets were defeated on Thursday night 4-1 by the Los Angeles Kings. In front of the home crowd at Nationwide Arena, the Blue Jackets were shut-out through the first two periods. The Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick saved 29 of 30 shots for his 28th win of the season.
The Kings scored their first [...]

January 28th, 2010 | Craig | Continued