The Columbus Blue Jackets weren't thrilled with a major penalty on Mathieu Olivier that nixed any comeback hopes they had prematurely.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was a story told in two acts: the first frustrating; the second infuriating. Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason fought hard to measure his words after a 5-1 loss on Friday to the Washington Capitals, but he was only partly successful.

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Miles Wood nearing a return from scary injury that initially made him worried he'd lost an eye.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 899th career goal and added an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1.

The Toronto Maple Leafs might just be the perfect landing spot for one of the NHL’s most discussed potential trade candidates. As the season kicks off, the Lea

Merzlikins has never had issues getting along with fellow goaltenders in the NHL. When he arrived in 2000, he was a tandem with Joonas Korpisalo, whom he still counts as a friend. Same for Daniil Tarasov, who signed as a free agent with Florida this summer.

Before a home tilt with the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, the Washington Capitals are making a quick stop in Columbus for a Friday night showdown with the Blue Jackets. Here's everything to know before puck drop at 7 p.m. at Nationwide Arena.