The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team competing in the NHL's Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. Established as an expansion team in 2000, the Blue Jackets play their home games at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus. The Columbus Blue Jackets, whose name and logos are inspired by Ohio's Civil War history, are affiliated with the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL.
The team secured their first playoff appearance in 2009 but lost to the Detroit Red Wings. They achieved their first playoff game victory in 2014 and their first playoff series win in 2019 by sweeping the Tampa Bay Lightning, a Presidents' Trophy winner. Despite these milestones, the Blue Jackets, along with the Seattle Kraken and Utah Hockey Club, have yet to reach the conference finals.
Columbus Blue Jackets Regular Season Schedule
According to CBS Sports, the Columbus Blue Jackets’ regular season schedule includes a mix of home and away games from January to April 2025. Key home games at Nationwide Arena include matchups against the Philadelphia Flyers on January 14, the Los Angeles Kings on January 25, and the New York Rangers on February 8. They also host outdoor hockey at Ohio Stadium on March 1 against the Detroit Red Wings.
Significant away games include visits to the New York Rangers on January 18, the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 22, and the Vegas Golden Knights on January 30. The regular season wraps up with a home game against the New York Islanders on April 17, following matchups with divisional rivals Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers.
The following table showcases the Columbus Blue Jackets regular season schedule:
| Date | OPP | Time / TV | Venue |
| Jan 14, 2025 | vs Philadelphia | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Jan 16, 2025 | vs San Jose | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Jan 18, 2025 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 7:00 pm | Madison Square Garden |
| Jan 20, 2025 | vs N.Y. Islanders | 7:30 pm | UBS Arena |
| Jan 22, 2025 | vs Toronto | 7:30 pm | Scotiabank Arena |
| Jan 23, 2025 | vs Carolina | 7:00 pm | Lenovo Center |
| Jan 25, 2025 | vs Los Angeles | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Jan 30, 2025 | vs Vegas | 10:00 pm | T-Mobile Arena |
| Jan 31, 2025 | vs Utah | 9:00 pm | Delta Center |
| Feb 2, 2025 | vs Dallas | 6:00 pm | American Airlines Center |
| Feb 4, 2025 | vs Buffalo | 7:00 pm | KeyBank Center |
| Feb 6, 2025 | vs Utah | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Feb 8, 2025 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Feb 22, 2025 | vs Chicago | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Feb 25, 2025 | vs Dallas | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Feb 27, 2025 | vs Detroit | 7:00 pm | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 1, 2025 | vs Detroit | 6:00 pm ESPN | Ohio Stadium |
| Mar 4, 2025 | vs Tampa Bay | 7:00 pm | Amalie Arena |
| Mar 6, 2025 | vs Florida | 7:00 pm | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Mar 9, 2025 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 6:00 pm | Madison Square Garden |
| Mar 11, 2025 | vs New Jersey | 7:00 pm | Prudential Center |
| Mar 13, 2025 | vs Vegas | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Mar 15, 2025 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Mar 17, 2025 | vs New Jersey | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Mar 20, 2025 | vs Florida | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Mar 21, 2025 | vs Pittsburgh | 7:00 pm | PPG Paints Arena |
| Mar 24, 2025 | vs N.Y. Islanders | 7:30 pm | UBS Arena |
| Mar 28, 2025 | vs Vancouver | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Mar 29, 2025 | vs Ottawa | 7:00 pm | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Apr 1, 2025 | vs Nashville | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Apr 3, 2025 | vs Colorado | 7:30 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Apr 5, 2025 | vs Toronto | 7:00 pm | Scotiabank Arena |
| Apr 6, 2025 | vs Ottawa | 5:00 pm | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Apr 8, 2025 | vs Ottawa | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Apr 10, 2025 | vs Buffalo | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Apr 12, 2025 | vs Washington | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Apr 13, 2025 | vs Washington | 6:00 pm | Capital One Arena |
| Apr 15, 2025 | vs Philadelphia | 7:00 pm | Wells Fargo Center |
| Apr 17, 2025 | vs N.Y. Islanders | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
Columbus Blue Jackets key events of the 2024-2025 season
According to CBS Sports, the Columbus Blue Jackets' 2025 season features several key events. They kick off with home games at Nationwide Arena, including their opener against the Philadelphia Flyers on January 14. A highlight of the season is the outdoor game at Ohio Stadium on March 1 against the Detroit Red Wings. Other important matchups include divisional games against the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils. The season wraps up on April 17 with a home game against the New York Islanders.
FAQs on Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule
A. The Columbus Blue Jackets were founded in 2000.
A. The Blue Jackets play their home games at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
A. The team is owned by John P. McConnell.
A. Don Waddell is the general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
A. Dean Evason is the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
