The New Jersey Devils lost 4-2 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. The Devils put on a show offensively, more than doubling Columbus’ shot total, but a few turnovers and Elvis Merzlikins’ best performance of the season cost New Jersey two points in the standings.

Jason Newland is the Site Editor and Reporter for the Columbus Blue Jackets team site with The Hockey News. A resident of Columbus, Jason has spent 10 years writing about the Blue Jackets and in his spare time hangs with his son Trevor, plays softball, and watches all sports. You can follow him at @F1reTheCannon.

The New Jersey Devils are at the top of the Eastern Conference standings as we inch closer to the new year. With this, they are clearly expected to be buyers this season. It is fair to argue that the Devils would benefit by adding another bottom-six forward before the deadline passes.

The Blue Jackets are on a hot streak that has them close to a playoff spot. Adam Proteau says they should add pieces to improve now and in the long term.

The Columbus Blue Jackets weren't expected to be anywhere near a playoff spot, but now at the halfway point, they're still in the fight.

The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Jack Roslovic scored two goals in the Hurricanes' 5-2 win against the New Jersey Devils.

The Carolina Hurricanes will be ending 2024 in Ohio as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (15-16-6) tonight. The Canes are coming off of a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils, a good bounce back after consecutive losses sandwiching the holiday break.

The Detroit Red Wings are 4-for-4 when it comes to having their prospects reach the quarterfinals at the ongoing World Junior Champions ongoing in Ottawa. Defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka, Detroit’s top prospect,

We’re dedicating the first power ranking of 2025 to identifying one resolution for all 32 clubs. The new year, after all, is a time to dream big.

Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher-outfielder Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,000 loan. 1931 — Nels Stewart of the Montreal Maroons scores

Cam Fowler scored two goals in his 1,000th career game as the visiting St. Louis Blues routed the Blackhawks 6-2 on Tuesday in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Bjugstad has played in two NHL outdoor games: the 2019 Stadium Series with the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Philadelphia Flyers at Lincoln Financial Field and the 2022 Winter Classic with the Minnesota Wild against the St. Louis Blues at Target Field.