Columbus Blue Jackets season snapshot memorable moments

Foligno helps fan, dons Ohio State helmet; Douglas celebrates anniversary

By Pat Pickens @Pat_Pickens / NHL.com Staff Writer

March 31, 2020

With the NHL pausing the 2019-20 regular season on March 12 due to the concerns surrounding the coronavirus, NHL.com is taking stock of each of the League's 31 teams.
Today, a look at three memorable moments for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the pause:

A special night

The Columbus Blue Jackets and forward Nick Foligno helped one hockey player live a dream.
Charlie Cook, who plays for the Columbus Special Hockey Team, joined the Blue Jackets on the ice for introductions and stood next to the captain during their celebration of Hockey Is For Everyone on Feb. 7.

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The champ is here

The Blue Jackets celebrated an important anniversary for a local hero Feb. 10 when they had Columbus native James "Buster" Douglas participate in a ceremonial puck drop to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his stunning heavyweight boxing upset against Mike Tyson.

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Go Bucks

Foligno was named the second star of the game after scoring two goals in a 5-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena on Nov. 29. To the delight of the home fans, he came out wearing an Ohio State football helmet on the eve of the Buckeyes' game against Michigan.