Columbus Blue Jackets
Jackets top Rangers for first win
The Columbus Blue Jackets hosted the New York Rangers Saturday, their second home game in three nights to open the 2023-24 season. After falling behind 1-0 when the Rangers scored early in the first period, the Blue Jackets posted the next four goals, including a hat trick by captain Boone Jenner, and held on for the 5-3 win. It was also the first NHL win for Jackets’ new head coach Pascal Vincent.
The Latest News
– Jackets announce roster moves – (Oct. 14) The team has activated right wing Mathieu Olivier off Injured Reserve. Left wing Eric Robinson has been designated non-roster and placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the Cleveland Monsters, the club’s AHL affiliate.
– Werenski placed on IR – (Oct. 13) The team has placed defenseman Zach Werenski on Injured Reserve and recalled defenseman David Jiricek from the Cleveland Monsters. Werenski suffered a quad contusion in the Jackets’ opener against Philadelphia and is expected to miss one to two weeks.
Next five games
– Monday, October 16 – vs. Detroit Red Wings – 7:00pm
– Friday, October 20 – vs. Calgary Flames – 7:00pm
– Saturday, October 21 – at Minnesota Wild – 8:00pm
– Tuesday, October 24 – vs. Anaheim Ducks – 6:30pm
– Thursday, October 26 – at Montreal Canadiens – 7:00pm
The Blue Jackets get their first win of the season, beating the New York Rangers 5-3 at Nationwide Arena Oct. 14. Captain Boone Jenner had the second hat trick of his career and defensemen David Jiricek recorded his first NHL goal.