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Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness has no regrets after ripping players following Capitals loss

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:26pm

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost their final game of the 2025-26 NHL season. It was a close loss according to the 2-1 final. However, head coach Rick Bowness ripped into his players following the game for what he considered to be a lack of effort and care. During this, he promised he would change the […] The post Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness has no regrets after ripping players following Capitals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out

Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:49am

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The Columbus Blue Jackets were called out by head coach Rick Bowness after a crushing loss to end their season. Columbus was already eliminated from playoff contention heading into the game. And from Bowness’s perspective, it was clear the players had things on their minds other than the game at hand. The Blue Jackets fell […] The post Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blue Jackets Players Respond After Getting Called Out By Head Coach For Not Caring

Apr 15, 2026 @ 8:30pm

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Blue Jackets collapse late with 2-7-1 finish, miss playoffs as Rick Bowness calls out effort; players respond, with Zach Werenski disputing lack-of-care criticism.

Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

Mar 29, 2026 @ 8:47am

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are fighting for their lives and a spot in this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a miserable start to the season, they fired hard-nosed head coach Dean Evason and brought in veteran coach Rick Bowness and the results were immediate. The Blue Jackets (38-24-11, 87 points) surged and steadily climbed up […] The post Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Zach Weresnki is willing Blue Jackets to the playoffs with another epic performance

Mar 25, 2026 @ 11:42am

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have not made the playoffs since the 2019-20 season. This year, the Blue Jackets are making a push to return to the playoffs. On Tuesday night, they made another step towards the playoffs with a victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. While the team struggled early in the game, Zach Werenski continued […] The post Zach Weresnki is willing Blue Jackets to the playoffs with another epic performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.