The NHL schedule on Tuesday includes a showdown between the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-13-6) and the Anaheim Ducks (20-12-1), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank 16th in the Eastern Conference with 32 points and the Ducks are fifth in the Western Conference with 41 points.
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Blue Jackets vs. Ducks: Dec. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 28th |
| Shots | 30 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.2 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 18.99% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.59% | 30th |
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.45 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 24th |
| Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 18.35% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.89% | 26th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive players this season is Zachary Werenski, who has recorded 33 points in 32 games.
- With 10 goals and 16 assists, Kirill Marchenko is one of the most important offensive options for Columbus with his 26 points (0.8 per game).
- With 22 points through 32 games (12 goals and 10 assists), Dmitri Voronkov has been an important part of Columbus' offensive efforts this season.
- In the 20 games Jet Greaves has played this season, his save percentage is .905, 23rd in the league.
Ducks
- Leo Carlsson's 41 points make him an important offensive option for Anaheim. He has put up 17 goals and 24 assists in 33 games.
- Cutter Gauthier is one of the impact players on offense for Anaheim with 36 total points (1.1 per game), with 18 goals and 18 assists in 33 games.
- Troy Terry is a top contributor on offense for Anaheim with 10 goals and 24 assists.
- Lukas Dostal is 12-6-1 on the season, giving up 52 goals (2.7 goals against average) and amassing 497 saves with a .905 save percentage (23rd in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip)
Ducks
Petr Mrazek: Out (Lower Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Senators | L 6-3 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Islanders | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Devils | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Rangers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |