Blue Jackets, Penguins searching for positives ahead of clash

Nov 13, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) skates up ice with the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Two struggling Metropolitan Division rivals will try to turn things around when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Columbus…

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Kraken ride 4-goal second period to win over Blue Jackets

Nov 12, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (37) and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (78) play the puck during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Fourth-liners Tye Kartye and Brandon Tanev sparked a comeback as the Seattle Kraken rallied from a two-goal deficit to…

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Skid broken, Kraken welcome struggling Blue Jackets

Oct 19, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) shoots against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images One way an NHL coach might try to get a player’s attention is to scratch him from the lineup and let him sit and…

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Frustrated Ducks aim to ignite offense vs. Blue Jackets

Nov 8, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) looks on during the third period of a hockey game against the Minnesota Wild at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images Ducks coach Greg Cronin said his team’s frustration is “at a super-high level” heading into Anaheim’s Sunday night game against the…

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Daniil Tarasov, Blue Jackets look to slow down Oilers

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) sets up for a face-off late against the Nashville Predators in the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-Imagn Images Elvis Merzlikins was the opening-night starter for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but Daniil Tarasov has emerged as the No. 1…

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Blue Jackets bid to build momentum in meeting vs. Predators

Oct 22, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to post back-to-back victories for the first time this season when…

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Leafs G Joseph Woll might return to face Blue Jackets

Sep 22, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll (60) warms up before playing the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Toronto goaltender Joseph Woll could make his first start of the season Tuesday night when the Maple Leafs visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. “It’s possible, yes,” Toronto…

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