Columbus Blue Jackets Codexery
An unofficial fan history of Columbus Blue Jackets — its eras, legends, honours, iconic matches, and rivalries.
Club History
John Paddock · Scott Howson · Nick Foligno · Cam Atkinson · Sean Kuraly · Jack Campbell · Rick Bowness · Scott Hartnell · Rick DiPietro · Nationwide Arena · 2004 NHL Draft · 2017 NHL Playoffs · 2000 NHL Expansion · Jarmo Kekäläinen · 2011-12 Season · 2000 NHL expansion draft · Metropolitan Division · Fredrik Modin · Death of Brittanie Cecil
Legendary Players
Rick Nash · Sean Avery · Boone Jenner · Sergei Bobrovsky · Brandon Dubinsky · Steve Mason · James Reimer · Ryan Johansen
Honours & Records
Boone Jenner Most Games Played Record · Nick Foligno Playoff Points Record · Sergei Bobrovsky Vezina Trophy (2013) · Cam Atkinson Regular Season Points Record · Sergei Bobrovsky Single Season Wins Record · Rick Nash 2002 First Overall Draft Pick · Nationwide Arena Opening Night Game · Sergei Bobrovsky Single Season Shutout Record · 2017-18 Central Division Championship · Rick Nash Franchise All-Time Points Record · Rick Nash Franchise All-Time Goals Record · 2017-18 First 100-Point Season · Ryan Miller Franchise All-Time Goaltender Wins Record · 2000-01 Inaugural NHL Expansion Season · 2002-03 First Playoff Appearance · 2009-10 Playoff Appearance · 2012-13 Playoff Appearance · 2016-17 First Wild Card Playoff Berth · 2014-15 Playoff Appearance · 2017-18 Playoff Appearance · 2019-20 Playoff Appearance · 2018-19 First Playoff Series Victory
Iconic Matches
2009 Playoffs Game Six Overtime Loss (vs Pittsburgh Penguins) · First NHL Regular Season Match (vs New York Islanders) · 2013 Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals Game Seven (vs Boston Bruins) · 2013 Playoffs Round One Clincher (vs New York Rangers) · Cam Atkinson Hat Trick Night (vs New York Islanders) · Comeback Victory vs Calgary Flames · 1994 Stanley Cup Final Game 7, Rangers vs Canucks · 2002 Stanley Cup Final Game 7, Red Wings vs Hurricanes · 1993 Stanley Cup Final Game 7, Kings vs Canadiens · The Game (1987 Stanley Cup Final Game 6, Bruins vs Oilers) · 2018 Stanley Cup Final Game 7, Golden Knights vs Capitals · 2019 Stanley Cup Final Game 6, Blues vs Bruins · 2013 Stanley Cup Final Game 7, Blackhawks vs Bruins · 2017 Stanley Cup Final Game 6, Penguins vs Predators · 2022 Stanley Cup Final Game 7, Avalanche vs Lightning · 2023 Stanley Cup Final Game 7, Panthers vs Golden Knights · 2024 Stanley Cup Final Game 7, Panthers vs Oilers · 1970 Stanley Cup Final Game 5, Bruins vs Blues · 1985 Stanley Cup Final Game 7, Oilers vs Flyers
Stadium & Culture
The Blue and White · Columbus Crew SC · The 12th Man · Ohio State University Football · Ohio Stadium · Columbus, Ohio · Pittsburgh Penguins · The Blue Jackets · Royal Blue · Civil War Union Soldiers · Go Jackets · 2000-01 Inaugural Season · Buckeye State · Blue, Red, and White · The Upper Deck