The Blue Jackets never quite got going in a lackluster 3-1 loss to the Islanders to end their seven-game point streak.

This is a team coming out of its rebuild and into its build phase. It has the potential to contend as it matures and as the roster is further tweaked.

The Columbus Blue Jackets might be in a bit of trouble against the Maple Leafs after starter Elvis Merzlikins left practice after suffering an apparent injury.

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Adam Fantilli recorded three goals in a game for the first time in his career as the Blue Jackets crushed the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday.

Fantilli recorded his first career hat trick in front of his friends and family at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

The Blue Jackets scored four goals in the second period to seize control over Kraken with rookie-powered lineup.

The Blue Jackets are still 10-3-2 in their last 15, so it’s fair to say this is a matchup of two of the hotter teams in the NHL, placing fourth (Columbus) and tied for seventh (Toronto) in the NHL in points since Dec. 19.

Horvat's two goals in a dominating three-goal second period for the Islanders leave Blue Jackets scuffling with back-to-back defeats.

The Columbus Blue Jackets watched a seven-game points streak come to an end on Monday, and their coach wasn't keen on offering up silver linings.

Kent Johnson (13-PPG) scored the only goal for Columbus, and Elvis Merzļikins stopped 22 of 25 Isles shots in a 3-1 loss Monday night. The Jackets played a decent first period and led after one, but it was a completely different story when the second came around.