An explosive offense, plucky defense, impressive coaching and deft management decisions have the Blue Jackets battling for a playoff spot.

Forwards and defensemen have struggled with turning the puck over in their own zone ... but that’s not the sole reason Elvis Merzlikins and Daniil Tarasov are one of the NHL’s most ...

Owen, even as he stuck it out for four years at tiny Bemidji State and even as he signed a minor-league ... the Blue Jackets recalled goaltender Daniil Tarasov on Sunday from his two-start ...

Werenski finished off a two-on-none breakaway with Cole Sillinger after stealing the puck in the Utah zone ... Werenski added an assist and Daniil Tarasov made 31 saves for Columbus, which ...

It appeared Daniil Tarasov batted the puck out of midair directly out of play. There was going to be a penalty for delay of game. Dean Evason took full advantage of the TV timeout to look at replays.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) saves the puck against Utah Hockey Club center Clayton Keller, center, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 31 ...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Zach Werenski scored on a breakaway 1:01 into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Utah ...

Daniil Tarasov kept the Jackets in the game until the CBJ could find themselves and put some pucks behind Utah goalie Karel Vejmelka, who also played very well. Daniil Tarasov picked up his 5th win of ...

Daniil Tarasov kept the Jackets in the game until the CBJ could find themselves and put some pucks behind Utah goalie Karel Vejmelka, who also played very well. Daniil Tarasov picked up his 5th ...

Goaltender Daniil Tarasov, whose struggles led to his stagnation ... so much care must be taken with the puck. The Blue Jackets never led in the game. They tied the score 1-1 at 10:27 of the ...