By: BHS Sports Staff
January 23, 2025
Just two hours South of Cleveland down on I-71, something special is happening in the NHL world with the Columbus Blue Jackets. After finishing with the fourth-worst record in the entire league last year at 27-43-12, they currently sit with the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-18-7.
Their strong start to this season has been fueled by defenseman Zack Werenski, forward Kirill Marchenko, and center Sean Monahan. Werenski currently leads the team in points with 52 and assists with 37, while Marchenko leads the team in goals with 18.
They have also had breakout seasons from veterans James van Riemsdyk and Mathieu Olivier, with both of them breaking their point totals from last season in only half of the games. Young phenoms like Adam Fantilli and Dmitri Voronkov have enjoyed stellar seasons, as well.
The Blue Jackets offense has broken out under new leadership with first-year head coach Dean Evason. They are averaging 3.3 goals per game compared to last year only averaging 2.85 goals per game. Their power play unit has also seen a huge improvement jumping 15.1 percent last year to 23.1 percent this year.
Columbus has won seven of their last nine contests, including a six-game winning streak during this stretch.
They will travel to Raleigh tonight to take on the Carolina Hurricanes with puck drop at 7:00.
Below is their upcoming schedule:
On March 1, the Blue Jackets will host the Detroit Red Wings in the Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium in Columbus (HOME OF THE BEST TEAM IN THE COUNTRY – even with a fourth consecutive loss to Michigan). This is the first time the Blue Jackets will participate in the series.
We will be keeping an eye on this team’s playoff push, and you can too on the Columbus Blue Jackets website.
Go Blue Jackets!
In Brooklyn sports, the hockey team (2-14-3) is home tonight, taking on the Bay Village Rockets. Puck drop is at 7:30.
Tomorrow, the boys basketball team (2-12) hosts the Independence Blue Devils. Tip off is at 6:45.
The wrestling team will participate in the CVC Championship tomorrow for their seventh season meet, which begins at 5:30.
Finally, the bowling team (5-4) travels to the Rollhouse this Saturday to take on all the teams in the GCIBL. The match will begin at 8:00 in the morning.
Go Canes!
{For up-to-date events and schedules, visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.}
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