PHOTO GALLERY: Columbus Blue Jackets freeze out Detroit Red Wings, win NHL Stadium Series game 5-3

Mimicking Ohio State football's pregame tradition, Skull Session, fans file into the Pep Rally at St. John's Arena before the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
The Ohio State Athletic Band plays during the NHL Stadium Series Pep Rally on Saturday at St. John Arena. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
A Stadium Series hat hangs off an Ohio State Athletic Band members music stand during the NHL Stadium Series Pep Rally on Saturday at St. John Arena. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
A fan with a Stinger hat watches the Ohio State Athletic Band play during the Pep Rally before the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
A member of the Ohio State Athletic Band performs at the Pep Rally before the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
A Stadium Series scarf is tied around an Ohio State Athletic Band members drum during the NHL Stadium Series Pep Rally on Saturday at St. John Arena. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Marc Roberge, lead Singer of O.A.R., points to the sky during O.A.R.'s performance at the NHL Stadium Series Pep Rally on Saturday at St. John Arena. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
A member of O.A.R. applauds the crowd at the Pep Rally before the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Marc Roberge, lead Singer of O.A.R., applauds the Ohio State Athletic Band during O.A.R.'s performance at the NHL Stadium Series Pep Rally on Saturday at St. John Arena. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
O.A.R. performs at the NHL Stadium Series Pep Rally on Saturday at St. John Arena. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
The Gaudreau family leads the Columbus Blue Jackets into the 'Shoe before the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
The Columbus Blue Jackets cannon sits at the ready at the Ohio Stadium prior to the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Ohio Stadium packed with fans prior to the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Ohio Stadium packed with fans prior to the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
The Ohio State Athletic Band performs script Ohio prior to the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Columbus Blue Jackets captain forward Boone Jenner (38) sakes hand with Detroit Red Wings captain center Dylan Larkin (71) prior to their Stadium Series game at the Ohio Stadium Saturday. The Blue Jackets claimed a 5-3 victory. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Airplanes complete a fly over over the Ohio Stadium prior to the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Ohio Stadium packed with fans prior to the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
The American flag in Ohio Stadium billows in the wind after the National Anthem was played by the Ohio State Athletics Band during the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Brutus the Buckeye greets fans in the stands at Ohio Stadium before the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Columbus forward Dmitri Voronkov (10) high fives Brutus the Buckeye before the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov (10) looks to make a pass during the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at the Ohio Stadium. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Three referees attempted to break up a fight during the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Twenty One Pilots lead vocalist Tyler Josph jumps off a piano onstage during their performance in the first intermission of the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun performs alongside his bandmate Tyler Joseph during intermission at the the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun performs alongside his bandmate Tyler Joseph during intermission at the the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Forward Justin Danforth (17) scores during the the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
The Columbus Blue Jackets cannon billows with smoke following a Blue Jackets score during the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Columbus forward Dmitri Voronkov (10) celebrates his goal against Detroit Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3 in the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Goalie Elvis Merzlikins (90) attempts to catch the puck during the Columbus Blue Jackets' Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Detroit forward Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates his goal against Columbus Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3 in the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Ohio State national championship-winning dance, women's ice hockey and football teams were honored at the seccond intermission of the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Columbus right winger Mathieu Olivier (24) celebrates his goal to make it 3-1 against Detroit. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3 in the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Members of the Ohio State Athletic Band cheer after the Columbus Blue Jackets scored during their Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Columbus Blue Jackets players and Detroit Red Wings players prepare for a face off during their Stadium Series game at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday. The Blue Jackets secured a 5-3 victory. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
The Detroit Red Wings celebrate forward Patrick Kane's goal against Columbus. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3 in the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate a score during their Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at the Ohio Stadium. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3.Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Columbus Blue Jackets fans cheer after the Blue Jackets scored during their Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Columbus Blue Jackets players and Detroit Red Wings players prepare for a face off during their Stadium Series game at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday. The Blue Jackets secured a 5-3 victory. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Defensemen Dante Fabbro (15) and forward Boone Jenner (38) embrace after the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings Saturday in the Ohio Stadium. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings during their Stadium Series game at Ohio Stadium Saturday, marking the franchise’s first-ever appearance in the NHL’s marquee outdoor event.

With more than 90,000 fans in attendance and an intermission performance by Twenty One Pilots, the Blue Jackets took over the ‘Shoe and shined under its bright lights.

The Blue Jackets also honored their late teammate Johnny Gaudreau, who was tragically killed alongside his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, while cycling in New Jersey in August 2024. In addition to being led onto the ice by the Gaudreau family, players wore outfits inspired by Johnny Gaudreau’s personal style throughout the night.

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