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Michigan's Garrett Van Wyhe (51), Nick Blankenburg (7), Nolan Moyle (27) and Ethan Edwards (73) celebrate the goal by Jimmy Lambert, hidden, during the second period of an NCAA men's Frozen Four semifinal hockey game against Denver, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Power signs with Sabres as Michigan to NHL exodus begins

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 08, 2022 03:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Switzerland's Attilio Biasca (9) and Rocco Pezzullo (26) celebrate a goal during the first period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game against Finland in Edmonton, Alberta. The Under-18 men’s world championship that begins Monday is the final chance to see some of the top prospects eligible for the 2021 NHL draft, and the first chance for scouts and executives to see many in person. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
U18 tournament means more for NHL scouts because of pandemic

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 25, 2021 11:21 AM EDT

Report accuses Columbus Zoo top executives of misusing funds

Apr. 06, 2021 09:54 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The former president and chief financial officer of the Columbus Zoo arranged for relatives to live in houses owned by the zoo and used...

Blue Jackets get D Lehtonen in trade with Maple Leafs

Mar. 12, 2021 04:20 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday acquired defenseman Mikko Lehtonen from the Toronto Maple Leafs for goaltender Veini Vehvilainen. ...

Nashville Predators' Mark Borowiecki, right, knocks Columbus Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine to the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Healthy Elvis shuts out Predators as Blue Jackets win 3-0

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 18, 2021 10:49 PM EST

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mikko Koivu, left, chases the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes forward Morgan Geekie during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Blue Jackets C Mikko Koivu retires during 16th NHL season

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 09, 2021 02:53 PM EST

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Nick Foligno (71) is tripped by Chicago Blackhawks center Dylan Strome (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)
Lankinen makes 32 saves, Blackhawks beat Blue Jackets 3-1

By Jay Cohen Jan. 31, 2021 09:41 PM EST

Blackhawks cancel practice because of COVID-19 concern

Jan. 30, 2021 04:35 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks canceled practice Saturday out of concern about potential exposure to COVID-19. The NHL also...

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Michael Del Zotto, left, shoves Florida Panthers forward Anthony Duclair during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Hornqvist's shootout goal lifts Panthers over Blue Jackets

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 26, 2021 10:12 PM EST

Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine (29) celebrates his overtime goal with Neal Pionk (4), as Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) and Flames' Mark Giordano (5) react during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Blue Jackets deal unhappy Dubois to Jets for Laine, Roslovic

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 23, 2021 01:00 PM EST

Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) celebrates with center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Ryan makes Red Wings history in 3-2 OT win over Blue Jackets

By Larry Lage Jan. 19, 2021 10:56 PM EST

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) stops a Detroit Red Wings right wing Filip Zadina (11) shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Blue Jackets hold on, defeat Red Wings 3-2 for their 1st win

By Larry Lage Jan. 18, 2021 04:29 PM EST

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) congratulates goaltender Juuse Saros (74) after a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Richardson scores go-ahead goal as Preds beat Columbus 5-2

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 16, 2021 10:55 PM EST

Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) is introduced before the team's season-opening NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The game is played before a limited number of fans. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Forsberg, Saros lead Predators to 3-1 win over Blue Jackets

By Jim Diamond Jan. 14, 2021 11:13 PM EST

FILE - Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton, Alberta, in this Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, file photo. Khudobin signed a $10 million, three-year contract to stay with the Stars. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Stanley Cup finalists land in NHL's altered Central Division

By Larry Lage Jan. 08, 2021 04:29 PM EST

The Dallas Stars run drills during NHL hockey training camp practice Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season looms

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates his goal as Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) skates nearby during the third period of an NHL hockey playoff game in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Korpisalo shuts out Maple Leafs 2-0 in first playoff start

Aug. 02, 2020 10:54 PM EDT

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (3) shoots during during an NHL hockey training camp on Monday, July 13, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (Joshua A. Bickel/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)
'Luck in disguise': Layoff helps Blue Jackets get healthy

By Mitch Stacy Jul. 15, 2020 03:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins, of Latvia, makes a stop against the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets have signed rookie goaltender Merzlikins to a two-year contract worth a reported $8 million. The 26-year-old Latvian became a fan favorite while successfully filling in for an injured Joonas Korpisalo in the second half of the season. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
NHL goalies trying to stay sharp during break

Apr. 26, 2020 04:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins, of Latvia, makes a stop against the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets have signed rookie goaltender Merzlikins to a two-year contract worth a reported $8 million. The 26-year-old Latvian became a fan favorite while successfully filling in for an injured Joonas Korpisalo in the second half of the season. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Blue Jackets sign goalie Merzlikins to 2-year contract

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 23, 2020 06:44 PM EDT