That made Monday afternoon meaningful for Kuraly as he joined captain Boone Jenner and coach Dean Evason to get a closer look at the rink in place for the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series on Saturday (6 p.m.; ESPN, FX-CA, TVAS-D) when the Blue Jackets play their first outdoor game against the Detroit Red Wings.

Decades of effort, heartbreaking finals and unshaken hope. These NHL teams still dream of hoisting the Stanley Cup and erasing their names from the list of those who have never claimed glory. Check out who’s still chasing it.

Blue Jackets hockey returns Saturday after the NHL took two weeks off for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The focus now shifts back to the Stanley Cup playoff race, and the

Feb. 25, 2019: Days after making notable trades with Ottawa to add forwards Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel, the Blue Jackets swing a pair of deals to add depth pieces, acquiring defenseman Adam McQuaid from the Rangers and goalie Keith Kinkaid from the Devils.

The Honda NHL PreGame fan festival/tailgate will run noon to 5 p.m. March 1 with games, prizes, NHL alumni appearances and the Stanley Cup.

As for Werenski, here are three things to know about his first midseason “best-on-best” experience: Just as he’s done all season for the Blue Jackets ... in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Zach Werenski, Kent Johnson lead Blue Jackets to victory over the Blackhawks in first game following 4 Nations Face-Off.