Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.

The clock is ticking for the Columbus Blue Jackets and captain Rick Nash.

It was Rick Nash’s offense that helped the Columbus Blue Jackets get to the playoffs for the first time. His disappearing act might cause an early exit.

Their bodies tired and legs heavy from a brutal stretch of five games in seven nights, the Columbus Blue Jackets and captain Rick Nash found enough energy to keep their playoff push going.

Rick Nash has been through all the bad times with the Columbus Blue Jackets. No one is enjoying the good times more.

Rick Nash had a goal and two assists in regulation and scored the decisive shootout goal in the Blue Jackets’ wild 6-5 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed captain and leading scorer Rick Nash on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 6.

Steve Mason allowed a first-period goal before slamming the door as the Columbus Blue Jackets cruised to a 6-1 win over Colorado on Friday night.