Mathieu Olivier - NHL News & Rumors

Fills empty cage Olivier scored an empty-net goal on three shots, added seven PIM, doled out three hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact Olivier is a bottom-six agitator, and he was doing the job well Thursday. He had a fight with Zach Metsa in the second period. Olivier posted 26 points in 61 regular-season games in 2025-26, as well as 209 hits and 101 PIM. He's shown the potential to produce at least 25 points with elite hit and PIM totals the last two years, so keep an eye on him for banger leagues.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NHL's heavyweight champion Mathieu Olivier goes after 5'9" Sabres player in ugly fight The size difference made this one hard to watch.

2 DAYS AGO • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Knies has 2 goals and an assist in Columbus debut as Blue Jackets beat Sabres 6-3

Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist in his Columbus debut and the Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night for their first season-opening victory in five ye...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bowness' culture change, refocused Werenski key to Blue Jackets ending postseason drought

The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after narrowly falling short the past two seasons

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets players embrace CBJ Learn To Play program | Columbus Blue Jackets Erik Gudbranson, Elvis Merzlikins and Mathieu Olivier all have watched their kids grow in the game they love through the introductory progra...

MAY 4 • NHL.COM

Could have played in postseason Olivier (upper body) told reporters Thursday he would have been ready for Game 1 of the playoffs, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Olivier also mentioned that he might have tried to suit up in the regular-season finale had a spot in the playoffs been on the line. Overall, the 29-year-old winger played in 61 games this year, which stopped him from being able to produce a second straight 30-plus point campaign. If he can stay healthy in 2026-27, 20 goals and 40 points are both achievable thresholds.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Olivier (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's home game versus Washington, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact This will be Olivier's eighth straight absence. The Blue Jackets were eliminated from playoff contention, so Olivier will conclude his season with 15 goals, 26 points, 209 hits, 101 PIM, 93 shots and a plus-13 rating over 61 appearances. The 29-year-old should be ready for the start of training camp in the fall.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Washington brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Columbus

The Washington Capitals will attempt to keep their three-game win streak going when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Columbus takes on Boston after Coyle's 2-goal showing

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Boston Bruins after Charlie Coyle's two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Blue Jackets' 5-2 win

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Montreal and Columbus take the ice in Eastern Conference play

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in Eastern Conference play

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Buffalo plays Columbus following Benson's 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Zachary Benson's two-goal game against the New York Rangers in the Sabres' 5-3 win

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets take 6-game losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings

The Columbus Blue Jackets come into the matchup against the Detroit Red Wings as losers of six straight games

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets take losing streak into home matchup with the Jets

The Columbus Blue Jackets look to break their five-game losing streak when they play the Winnipeg Jets

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets come into matchup with the Hurricanes on losing streak

The Columbus Blue Jackets come into the matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes after losing four games in a row

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Set to miss about two weeks Olivier (upper body) is expected to be out for a couple of weeks, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports Tuesday.

Impact Olivier might miss the remainder of the regular season after getting injured in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to Boston. He has collected 15 goals, 26 points, 93 shots on net, 209 hits and 101 PIM across 61 appearances this campaign. Due to Olivier's absence, Kent Johnson will play against Carolina on Tuesday.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets take on the Hurricanes on losing streak

The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to break their three-game slide when they play the Carolina Hurricanes

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Viktor Arvidsson's goal in shootout completes Bruins' rally for 4-3 victory over Blue Jackets

Viktor Arvidsson scored the decisive goal in the shootout and had three assists in the third period as the Boston Bruins rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat t...

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Won't return to Sunday's game Olivier won't return to Sunday's game against the Bruins due to an upper-body injury.

Impact Olivier went to the locker room in the second period of Sunday's matchup and was ruled out by the team shortly after the start of the third frame. Prior to his departure, he recorded two hits and five PIM in 3:06 of ice time. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time, but his next opportunity to suit up will be Tuesday against the Hurricanes.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mathieu Olivier vs Mark Kastelic in wild scrap. Mark Kastelic takes on the NHL's heavyweight champion.

MARCH 29 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Finds twine in win Olivier scored a goal, fired five shots on net, served two PIM and dished out seven hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Olivier stuffed the stat sheet Tuesday with his highest hit total since Jan. 13 and his joint-largest number of shots on net since the Olympic break. The goal was his third over the last five games and his seventh in March. Overall, the 29-year-old winger has 15 goals, 26 points, 89 shots on net, 201 hits and 41 blocked shots through 58 games this season. Olivier holds excellent streaming value in most fantasy leagues for the time being and should make an impact in deep leagues that value category coverage for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski's goal and assist power Blue Jackets past Flyers 3-2

Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Goal, assist in win Olivier scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Olivier gave the Blue Jackets a 3-0 lead at the 15:16 mark of the first period with a wrister, giving him 14 goals on the year. The 29-year-old winger wasn't done yet, and he assisted on Cole Sillinger's empty-netter as well. Olivier has two goals in his last three games, but the 29-year-old doesn't carry a lot of fantasy appeal as a bottom-six forward. Thus, Olivier shouldn't draw a lot of attention in most formats even if he's ending the season on a strong note.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets extend point streak to 12, beat Kraken 5-2

Columbus scored three times in the first period and beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2, extending the Blue Jackets’ point streak to 12 games

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Goal, fight in win Olivier scored a goal on four shots and added five PIM in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Olivier obliged Nicolas Deslauriers for a heavyweight bout in the second period. In the third, Olivier got the last laugh with an insurance tally for the Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old is surging in March with five goals and an assist over nine contests on the month. He's up to 13 goals, 23 points, 78 shots on net, 94 PIM, 181 hits and a plus-13 rating through 54 appearances this season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Coyle's 4-point night leads the Blue Jackets to a 5-1 win over the Hurricanes

Charlie Coyle had a goal and three assists, Danton Heinen scored his 100th career goal and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Tuesday night

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

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