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The Columbus Blue Jackets (17-15-6) hit the ice against the New Jersey Devils (20-17-2) as a part of Wednesday's NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 16th and the Devils 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Devils: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 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 | 2.95 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 19.19% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.7% | 29th |
Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.64 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 15th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 20.62% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.73% | 28th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Devils Top Players
Blue Jackets
- A productive offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has recorded 40 points.
- Kirill Marchenko has 14 goals and 16 assists for Columbus to compile 30 total points (0.8 per game).
- On 104 shots (for 12 goals) and 13 assists, Adam Fantilli has contributed 25 points this season.
- Across 25 games played, Jet Greaves has a goaltending record of 11-9-5. During those games, he's allowed 65 goals while recording 645 saves.
Devils
- Jesper Bratt's 32 points make him an important offensive option for New Jersey. He has eight goals and 24 assists in 39 games.
- Nico Hischier is one of the top contributors for New Jersey with 29 total points (0.7 per game), with 10 goals and 19 assists in 39 games.
- Dawson Mercer has scored 10 goals on the season, chipping in 13 assists.
- Jake Allen is 10-8-1 in 20 games this season, conceding 50 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 505 saves and a .910 save percentage (17th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Devils Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Zachary Werenski: Out (Lower Body),
Brendan Smith: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Sean Monahan: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Isac Lundestrom: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Devils
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Zack MacEwen: Out (Lower Body),
Johnathan Kovacevic: Out (Knee),
Evgenii Dadonov: Out (Wrist),
Simon Nemec: Out (Lower Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Kings | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Islanders | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Senators | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Islanders | L 2-1 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Capitals | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
