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Blue Jackets Reach Seven‑Game Winning Streak, Werenski Hits 20 Goals, Greaves Posts Shutout

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Streak Extends to Seven After 4‑0 Blackhawks Victory On Feb. 5 the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4‑0, giving the club its seventh consecutive win and moving them to within two points of the New York Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division [1]. Jet Greaves recorded his second shutout of the season, stopping all 21 shots he faced. The win continued a run that has seen Columbus win ten of eleven games since the coaching change.

Werenski Becomes First Defenseman With 20 Pre‑Olympic Goals Zach Werenski logged his 20th goal of the season, the first defenseman to reach that mark before the Olympic break, and added two goals and eight assists during a seven‑game scoring surge [1]. His production helped the Jackets’ blueline post a league‑leading 44 goals, the highest total by any team’s defensemen this season. Werenski’s milestone underscores the offensive role of Columbus’ defense corps.

Rick Bowness’ Mid‑January Hire Sparks Turnaround Since Rick Bowness assumed head‑coaching duties on Jan. 12, the Jackets have captured ten of eleven contests, a dramatic reversal from their early‑season struggles [1]. The new system emphasizes aggressive forechecking and quarterbacking the power play, contributing to the team’s climb in the standings. Bowness’ impact is reflected in both the offensive surge and tighter defensive play.

Back‑to‑Back Shutouts Highlight Goaltending Depth The Feb. 4 3‑0 win over New Jersey featured Elvis Merzlikins’ first shutout of the season with 23 saves, and the following night Greaves delivered another shutout, marking the first consecutive shutouts for Columbus since 2020 [1][2]. This tandem performance demonstrates the Jackets’ ability to rely on multiple netminders when needed. The dual shutouts have bolstered the team’s goals‑against average during the streak.

Scoring Spread Across Forwards and Defensemen Recent victories have showcased contributions from Mathieu Olivier (two third‑period goals vs New Jersey) [2], Kent Johnson (goal and assist vs St. Louis) [3], Damon Severson (power‑play winner vs St. Louis) [3], and Charlie Coyle (early goal vs Philadelphia) [4]. Defensemen such as Eric Gudbranson and Zach Werenski continue to add to the league‑leading defensive goal total. The balanced attack has allowed Columbus to outscore opponents 38‑27 over a ten‑game stretch.

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Dec 7, 2025 – Washington Capitals defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2‑0, giving coach Spencer Thompson his 100th career win and seventh shutout of the season while Jet Greaves makes 36 saves and snaps Columbus’s five‑game points streak; the Capitals’ defensemen score their 23rd league‑leading goal, one more than Columbus’s 22 [13].

Dec 14, 2025 – The Vegas Golden Knights edge the Blue Jackets 3‑2 on the road, with Yegor Chinakhov scoring his first goal in 19 games, Ben Hutton tying the game, and Brayden McNabb netting the winner; Columbus fails to capitalize on a late high‑sticking penalty, and the teams prepare for the Knights’ next home game against New Jersey and the Jackets’ home contest with Anaheim [12].

Dec 29, 2025 – Columbus rallies from a 2‑2 tie to beat the New York Islanders 4‑2, highlighted by Kirill Marchenko’s breakaway goal and his second‑period tally, a late Marchenko winner, and a bench‑ejecting two‑handed chop by Mat Barzal; Jet Greaves records 24 saves as the Jackets improve their standing [11].

Jan 3, 2026 – The Blue Jackets snap Buffalo’s league‑leading 10‑game winning streak with a 5‑1 home victory, featuring Zach Werenski’s return from injury, defensemen reaching a league‑high 32 goals, and Jet Greaves posting a 32‑save shutout; the Sabres head to Vancouver next [10].

Jan 5, 2026 – Pittsburgh rallies from a 4‑1 deficit to defeat Columbus 5‑4 in overtime, with Sidney Crosby threading the tying pass to Ricard Rakell and scoring the OT winner, while Columbus had built a 4‑1 lead early on thanks to Zach Werenski’s traffic goal [9].

Jan 11, 2026 – The Colorado Avalanche extend their home dominance with a 4‑0 win over Columbus, as Brent Burns scores twice and rookie goaltender Trent Miner records his first NHL shutout, pushing Colorado’s home winning streak to 17 games and keeping them unbeaten when opening scoring at Ball Arena [8].

Jan 12, 2026 – Columbus defeats the Utah Mammoth 3‑2 in overtime on a power‑play, with Dmitri Voronkov scoring the winner after a Zach Werenski feed, Jet Greaves making 25 saves, and the Jackets set to host Calgary the following night [7].

Jan 16, 2026 – The Jackets beat Vancouver 4‑1, propelled by Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson each posting a goal and an assist, Zach Werenski’s power‑play goal, and Elvis Merzlikins earning his first win since December; Boone Jenner records his 200th career assist [6].

Jan 18, 2026 – Columbus wins a shootout 4‑3 over Pittsburgh, with Charlie Coyle scoring the decisive shootout goal, Elvis Merzlikins making 29 saves, and new coach Rick Bowness securing his third straight win to start his tenure, while Sidney Crosby ties Gordie Howe’s fifth‑place all‑time multi‑point games mark [5].

Jan 20, 2026 – The Penguins overcome a 2‑0 deficit to beat Seattle 6‑3, highlighted by Brett Kulak’s first goal of the season breaking a tie, Parker Witherspoon’s opening wrister, and Sidney Crosby adding two assists in his 1,400th NHL game [14].

Jan 29, 2026 – Columbus defeats Philadelphia 5‑3, with Charlie Coyle scoring 38 seconds in and adding an assist, Eric Gudbranson netting his first season goal as the team’s defensemen reach a league‑leading 39 goals, and the Jackets tying for fourth in the Metropolitan Division with 57 points [4].

Feb 1, 2026 – The Blue Jackets beat St. Louis 5‑3, extending their winning streak to five games as Kent Johnson records a goal and an assist, Damon Severson scores a late power‑play winner, and Jet Greaves makes 28 saves, while the Blues’ Jordan Binnington endures his sixth straight start without a win [3].

Feb 4, 2026 – Columbus shuts out New Jersey 3‑0 for a sixth straight win, with Mathieu Olivier’s two third‑period goals, Elvis Merzlikins posting his first shutout of the season, and a first‑period goal being overturned after a successful Devils’ coach’s challenge [2].

Feb 5, 2026 – The Jackets defeat Chicago 4‑0, giving Jet Greaves his second shutout of the season, Zach Werenski becoming the first defenseman to reach 20 goals before the Olympic break, and marking the first back‑to‑back shutouts for Columbus since 2020; the streak follows Rick Bowness’s coaching change on Jan 12, which has produced ten wins in eleven games [1].

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