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Sean M. Higgins, the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew while they were bicycling, appears at the Salem County, N.J., Courthouse, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Salem, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Judge rejects defense that Gaudreau brothers contributed to their deaths by cycling while impaired

The Gaudreau brothers had blood-alcohol levels above legal limits, but a judge said this doesn't matter.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Fantilli and Greaves are the latest contributors in keeping the Blue Jackets' playoff hopes going

Columbus needs to win at Philadelphia on Tuesday night and against the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau, left, scores a goal against Philadelphia Flyers' Samuel Ersson during a shootout in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Prosecutor says whether the Gaudreaus drank before they were killed while cycling isn't relevant

There is no law in New Jersey that bans cycling while intoxicated.

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$Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) celebrates with center Sean Monahan (23) following \ an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.$

Blue Jackets roll past Ovechkin-less Capitals 7-0

The teams play the second half of the home-and-home series in Washington on Sunday.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Dmitri Voronkov celebrates hid goal against the Ottawa Senators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Jenner caps Blue Jackets' 3-2 comeback victory as Sabres' winning streak is stopped at 5

Columbus staved off elimination from the playoff hunt and moved within six points of Montreal for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier, left, celebrates his goal against Ottawa Senators' Anton Forsberg during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Olivier and Danforth lead Blue Jackets to 5-2 win over Senators to snap 3-game skid

Blue Jackets host Buffalo on Thursday.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner celebrates his goal scored against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Senators beat Blue Jackets 4-0 to move to brink of 1st playoff spot since 2017

The Blue Jackets visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) reacts after scoring on Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) as defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) follows at right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Makar scores to reach rare milestone and Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 7-3 to secure playoff spot

The Blue Jackets visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) reacts after scoring on Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) as defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) follows at right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Marchenko has 3 goals and an assist to lead Blue Jackets to 8-4 win over Predators

Columbus won for the third time in four games.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner celebrates his goal scored against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Batherson, Sanderson score as Senators beat Blue Jackets 3-2

Blue Jackets host Nashville on Tuesday.

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Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks Friday, March 28, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Resilient Blue Jackets remain in wild-card chase after crazy comeback victory over Canucks

This was their eighth-ever three-goal comeback win, and second this season.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) breaks out ahead of Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mitchell Chaffee (41) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.

Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger activated off injured reserve

He's missed 11 games due to an upper body injury.

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Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko, second left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Fantilli, Marchenko lead Blue Jackets to pivotal win against Islanders

Columbus has only scored 10 goals during its last seven games while getting shut out three times

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Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan disagrees with a high sticking call by referee Wes McCauley (4) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Crosby scores 25th goal, helps Penguins beat Blue Jackets 6-3

The Penguins are 22-3-4 in their last 28 games against Columbus.

Pittsburgh3 weeks ago

Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov, left, reaches for the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski, right, during the first period an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Blue Jackets fall to the Panthers 1-0

It's Columbus' eighth loss against Panthers since 2022.

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Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) reacts after scoring in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Monday, March 17, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Meier, Bratt score 39 seconds apart, Devils hang on to beat Blue Jackets 2-1

Columbus has lost four straight to fall out of the second wild card in Eastern Conference.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier (24) waits for a face-off against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

Shesterkin gets 5th shutout of season and Rangers top Blue Jackets 4-0 to move into playoff position

The Blue Jackets lost their third straight game.

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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) blocks a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Adin Hill makes 27 saves and Vegas Golden Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0

The Blue Jackets host the New York Rangers on Saturday

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) battles for the puck with New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Bratt, Hughes lead Devils to 5-3 win over Blue Jackets for 2nd straight win

Despite the loss, the Blue Jackets still hold the second wild card in the Eastern Conference

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier (24) waits for a face-off against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker, File)

Fantilli gets 2nd career hat trick as Blue Jackets beat Rangers 7-3

Columbus moved one point ahead of Ottawa for the first wild card in the Eastern Conference.

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Nationwide Arena, home to the Columbus Blue Jackets, in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Spectrum News 1/AJ Hymiller)

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovksy shuts out Blue Jackets 3-0 and moves to 10th on NHL career wins list

Columbus, currently in position for a wild-card playoff berth, is 5-4-1 in its last 10 games.

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Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

Blue Jackets sign Mathieu Olivier to a 6-year, $18 million contract extension

The 28-year-old has 21 points and leads the league with 11 fights in 61 games this season.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Dmitri Voronkov (10) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

NHL honors Gaudreau brothers in emotional Stadium Series tribute

More than 94,000 fans attended the game.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Dmitri Voronkov (10) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Danforth’s late goal lifts Blue Jackets over Red Wings 5-3 in Stadium Series

More than 94,000 fans attended the game.

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Fans cheering after the Danforth goal in the third period (Katie Priefer)

Blue Jackets win first ever outdoor NHL game in Ohio

The Blue Jackets defeated the Detroit Red Wings in the Stadium Series game 5-3

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Dmitri Voronkov (10) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Blue Jackets get 2 goals from van Riemsdyk and beat Red Wings 5-2

The Blue Jackets and Red Wings face each other again on Saturday outdoors at Ohio Stadium in the NHL Stadium Series

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Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) skates with the puck against Utah Hockey Club center Alexander Kerfoot (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Marchenko scores twice and Blue Jackets beat Stars 6-4 to stay in wild-card hunt

Blue Jackets started strong, weathered rallies from a tough team and killed off a critical four-minute penalty to secure two much-needed points.

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NHL pays tribute to Ohio with Horseshoe's rink design for Stadium Series

The game begins at 6 p.m. on March 1.

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Ohio Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Spectrum News 1 File Photo)

Ohio State excited to host NHL’s outdoor Stadium Series

The Columbus Blue Jackets are taking on the Detroit Red Wings.

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Ohio1 month ago

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner celebrates his goal scored against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP File Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kent Johnson scores 2 goals, the Blue Jackets beat the Blackhawks 5-1

This ends a four-game losing streak for the team.

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Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner celebrates after his third goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Blue Jackets activate Boone Jenner, Kirill Marchenko off injured reserve

Jenner had a surgery to repair his shoulder four months ago.

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Ohio Stadium begins transformation into NHL hockey rink

The Shoe is begin transformed this week.

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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mikael Pyyhtia (82) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Cuylle scores the winning goal late in the 3rd period as Rangers rally to beat Blue Jackets 4-3

Columbus came out flat-footed and fell behind early.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson plays during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Guenther scores late in overtime to lift Utah past Blue Jackets 3-2

In their first home game of February following a four-game road trip, the Blue Jackets surrendered an early lead.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Dmitri Voronkov (10) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Blue Jackets overcome injuries, skids and Gaudreau's death to climb into playoff contention

They’ve climbed into contention by enjoying a 14-5-2 run that followed a 1-6-2 skid.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko, left, shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko out indefinitely with broken jaw after being struck by puck

The Blue Jackets’ scoring leader with 21 goals was placed on injured reserve.

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Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) skates with the puck against Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Salt Lake City.

Werenski scores in OT as Blue Jackets rally to beat Utah 3-2

Columbus has now scored two or more goals in four straight road games.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during overtime of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Sillinger's OT goal and Merzlikins' 25 saves give Blue Jackets 2-1 win over Golden Knights

Columbus has points in 10 of the past 12 games, going 9-2-1.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Ivan Provorov (9) shoots against Los Angeles Kings' Darcy Kuemper, left, during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Marchenko’s overtime goal helps Blue Jackets to a 3-2 win over the Kings

The Blue Jackets maintained their dominance at Nationwide Arena, earning their 17th home win of the season.

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San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm (7) and Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) reach for the puck in front of goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Hurricanes score 5 times in the 2nd period and beat Blue Jackets 7-4 for 4th straight win

The Hurricanes erased a two-goal deficit with five goals in the first 12 minutes of the second period.

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San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm (7) and Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) reach for the puck in front of goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Blue Jackets extend win streak to 6 with 4-1 victory over Sharks

Elvis Merzlikins made 18 saves as the Blue Jackets improved to 16-5-3 at home.

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The uniforms for the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series have been unveiled.

Uniforms unveiled for 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series

It pits the Columbus Blue Jackets against the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium March 1, 2025.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Daniil Tarasov makes a glove save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Blue Jackets rally past Flyers 3-2 in shootout for fifth straight win

Columbus struggled with consistency early in the game but found its footing late.

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Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly, rght, chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Columbus rookies Mateychuk and Del Bel Belluz have a goal and an assist each in 6-2 win over Seattle

After a slow start, the Blue Jackets found their rhythm and dominated the final two periods.

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Johnny Gaudreau's number will be retired by the junior USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints

Johnny Gaudreau's number will be retired by the junior USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints

It's the first number retired in franchise history.

Ohio3 months ago

Columbus Blue Jackets' Dmitri Voronkov (10) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Marchenko, Johnson help Blue Jackets rally past Penguins in shootout, 4-3

Columbus came back from a 3-1 deficit in the third period.

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Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence

Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence

A defense lawyer says that 44-year-old Sean Higgins turned down a proposed 35-year prison sentence over the Aug. 29 deaths.

Philadelphia3 months ago

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson (3) and Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) chase the puck in front of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Jonatan Berggren scores with 36 seconds remaining, Red Wings top Blue Jackets 5-4

James van Riemsdyk had two goals and an assist, Zach Werenski added a goal and two assists, and Sean Monahan also scored for Columbus.

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko, left, shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

Fantilli scores in the 4th round of a shootout as Blue Jackets beat Hurricanes 4-3

This makes the Blue Jackets’ home record 12-4-3 this season.

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Boston Bruins forward Mark Kastelic (47) and Columbus Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier (24) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Boston.

Jeremy Swayman stops 18 shots, David Pastrnak scores on breakaway as Bruins beat Columbus, 4-0

Daniil Tarasov had 24 saves for Columbus.

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