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The St. Louis Blues host the Columbus Blue Jackets in the last home game before the Olympic break with Jake Neighbours sidelined by an upper-body injury. Pius Suter and Jimmy Snuggerud are listed as game-time decisions but are expected to play; Jordan Binnington is projected to start in net. The Blues’ forward and defensive pairings are listed, but final lines will be confirmed at warmups.
Rick Bowness, 70, returns from retirement to coach the Columbus Blue Jackets, replacing Dean Evason. A lifelong NHL coach with 2,726 games coached (802 as head coach), he guided Winnipeg to a 52-24-6 mark in 2023-24 and was a Jack Adams finalist. Columbus, currently last in the Eastern Conference, hopes his defensive-first mindset can spark a turnaround; teammates and observers praised his love for the game and readiness to return, with the team set to reevaluate after the season.
Columbus fired coach Dean Evason and brought Rick Bowness back from retirement at a pivotal point in the season, hoping his veteran coaching can spark a playoff push as the team sits near the bottom of the East; players and management express belief in the move and urgency to perform in the remaining games.
Seventy-year-old Rick Bowness has come out of retirement to coach the Columbus Blue Jackets, accepting the job after a call from GM Don Waddell while he was on a Florida boat. He says he’s energized, has addressed health issues, and will focus on tighter defense and stronger accountability to lift the team this season, with plans to assess the long-term after the current campaign.
The Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason in his second season (19-19-7) and replaced him with veteran Rick Bowness, after a disappointing start that left them last in the Eastern Conference. Evason went 59-52-16 in 127 games with Columbus, and assistant Steve McCarthy was also dismissed. Bowness, known for stints with Winnipeg and Dallas, is expected to bring structure and steadiness as Columbus faces a crucial stretch; the team has not qualified for the playoffs since 2019-20 and hosts Calgary next.
The Pittsburgh Penguins achieved their fifth consecutive win with a dramatic 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, highlighted by a late goal from Rickard Rakell and a game-winning assist from Erik Karlsson in overtime, as they continue to compete strongly in the NHL standings.
The St. Louis Blues are set to face the Columbus Blue Jackets with a mostly unchanged lineup, except defenseman Matthew Kessel returning. Coach Jim Montgomery emphasizes the need for key players like Jordan Kyrou and Pavel Buchnevich to step up, especially with injured teammates. Rookie Dalibor Dvorsky is expected to play his second game of the season, and Joel Hofer is likely to start in goal.
The Pittsburgh Penguins, riding a four-game winning streak, will host the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, with Hall of Fame inductions and game details provided. The Penguins aim for their first five-game winning streak since November, with key players and lineups outlined, and the game broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and 105.9 The X.
The Washington Capitals won their preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a score of 2-1, marking a positive start ahead of the regular season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 4-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a preseason game, with the team showing missed opportunities and a 'B game' performance. Key players like Aidan McDonough and Connor Clifton received decent grades, while goalie Arturs Silovs struggled with long-range goals. The game highlighted areas for improvement, especially in penalty management and offensive execution, as the Penguins assess their roster and system ahead of the regular season.
Pyotr Andreyanov was selected 20th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2025 NHL Draft, marking the first Russian and first goaltender chosen, based on his impressive stats in the MHL with a 1.75 GAA and .942 save percentage.
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded for forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood from the Colorado Avalanche, sending Gavin Brindley and draft picks in return, aiming to strengthen their roster with experienced, physical players while Colorado clears cap space and invests in potential with Brindley's prospects.
Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood were traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Gavin Brindley and draft picks, with both players bringing experience and energy to the Blue Jackets.
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded Gavin Brindley, a 2025 third-round pick, and a conditional 2027 second-round pick to Colorado in exchange for forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood, both known for their experience, skill, and character, to strengthen their roster.
The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Gavin Brindley from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood, including draft picks in 2025 and 2027, as part of a strategic team move.