A strong first two periods helped the Blue Jackets survive a third-period push from the Sharks before van Riemsdyk found the empty net.

James van Riemsdyk scored twice, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

From an EDGE stats standpoint, Marchenko checks many boxes that explain his full-fledged breakout season after leading Columbus in goals last season (23 in 78 games); he’s their best in the category again and on pace for 32 goals (18 in first 45 games). He is among the forward leaders in the following categories:

The Columbus Blue Jackets will bring their legendary cannon to the NHL Stadium Series outdoor game in the iconic Ohio Stadium. Figuratively, at least. The cannon insignia, added to the franchise’s look with the advent of a third jersey in 2007,

There was an NFL game every Thursday night between Weeks 1 and 17. But is there a "Thursday Night Football" game tonight? The report is the latest indictment of America’s broken healthcare system. Rep.