Blue Jackets Playoffs 2014
Round 1 features the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Blue Jackets Come Up Short
Columbus bowed out of the playoffs, but not without leaving some indelible marks on the Pittsburgh Penguins, and firmly establishing their presence as a club to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference.
Game Thread #6 - Blue Jackets vs. Penguins
Do or die.
Pushed To The Brink
After a near perfect start for the Blue Jackets, the Pittsburgh Penguins turned up the pressure. Unfortunately, this time, the CBJ didn't find a way to respond.
Game Thread #5 - Blue Jackets vs. Penguins
Back to Pittsburgh, the Blue Jackets are looking for another big win on road ice.
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Blue Jackets vs. Penguins - Game #5
The Blue Jackets earned themselves an opportunity, and that opportunity comes tonight in Pittsburgh. If Columbus can somehow steal Game 5 on the road, well, I don't have to tell you what that means.
The Time Is Now
The Blue Jackets earned themselves an opportunity, and that opportunity comes tonight in Pittsburgh. If Columbus can somehow steal Game 5 on the road, well, I don't have to tell you what that means.
Stunner in Columbus
The Blue Jackets pulled off an improbable comeback from a 3- 0 deficit to shock the Pittsburgh Penguins,4-3 in OT, even the series at 2-2, and guarantee a Game 6 in Columbus.
Game Thread #4 - Blue Jackets vs. Penguins
The Blue Jackets have an opportunity to even the series at 2-2 tonight in Columbus.
Short Memories, 60 Minutes
Game Four gives Columbus a chance to again answer and even the series. But, to do it, they need to have put Monday's game out of their heads.
2:13 Of Pure Hell
Columbus returned to Nationwide with a tenuous hold on home-ice advantage, and staked themselves to a very early 2-0 lead. But, three goals in a 2:13 span in the third period sealed their fate as the Penguins wrested back the series lead.
Game Thread #3 - Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh
Riding the high of winning the first playoff game in franchise history, can the Blue Jackets return to Columbus and take a 2-1 series lead?
Take Another Step Forward
The Jackets proved many things to themselves, the Penguins, and their collective doubters. Now, they return home to Nationwide Arena with a chance to take another step toward playoff glory.
Everyone Fights - No One Quits
It took three special teams goals, 51 hits, 22 blocked shots, two OTs, and a little bit of puck luck, but the Blue Jackets found a way to come back for a 4-3 win over the Penguins for the first playoff victory in franchise history.
Game Thread #2 - Blue Jackets vs. Penguins
The Blue Jackets look to close out 60 minutes of hockey and steal a game on the road.
Jackets Fall Short in Pittsburgh
Columbus showed that it belongs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but surrendered two power play goals that made the difference in a 4-3 loss.
Game Thread #1 - Blue Jackets vs. Penguins
Do the Columbus Blue Jackets have what it takes to make a run for the Stanley Cup? It begins tonight.
Penguins / Jackets: Game 1 Preview
Put On Your War Paint
NHL Playoff Predictions!
The Cannon writers got together to offer up their playoff bracket picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins: Shutting the Door
Much attention is placed on the Pittsburgh offense -- and deservedly so. But equal attention needs to be placed on the defense and goal tending attributes of the Penguins and Blue Jackets. That analysis suggests the series may be a nail-biter.
The Blue Jackets Roundtable Podcast - PLAYOFFS!
In which Dan is joined by Matt as well as Jim Rixner from Pensburgh to discuss the first round series.
Playoff Experience: The Blue Jackets... Have Some?
The Blue Jackets are a young team. This much is true. The Penguins have more playoff experience, obviously. But, the Jackets aren't as green as it might appear.
Now's our chance
The Blue Jackets find themselves with 20/1 odds to win the Eastern Conference and 50/1 odds to win the Stanley Cup in 2014.
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins - Comparing The Offenses
As the Blue Jackets gear up to face the Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, we endeavor to compare the two teams as completely as possible. First up? Offense!
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins - Series Schedule
A quick look at the full slate of games in round 1.
Embrace the Challenge
If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. That's exactly the opportunity the Blue Jackets have as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night.
Off to See the Wizard: The Cup in Columbus?
Having made the post-season, Columbus will be a tough opponent. Is their a path that leads to the improbable?
The Jackets Are In The Playoffs! - Random Musings
Somewhere in my brain, I think there might be a coherent, long-winded reflective post about the Jackets making it back to the playoffs two years after a complete implosion. But, I just haven't gotten there yet.