The Columbus Blue Jackets (17-15-6) host the New Jersey Devils (20-17-2) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on December 31, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank 16th in the Eastern Conference (40 points), and the Devils are 13th in the Eastern Conference (42 points).
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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 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 19.19% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.70% | 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
- With 14 goals and 26 assists this season, Zachary Werenski is one of Columbus' leading contributors (40 points).
- Kirill Marchenko has 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Columbus' scoring effort is aided by Adam Fantilli's 30 points. He's contributed 13 assists.
- In 25 games played this season, Jet Greaves (11-9-5) has given up 65 goals.
Devils
- Jesper Bratt has put up 32 points (0.8 per game) for New Jersey, with eight goals and 24 assists in 39 games (playing 18:54 per game).
- Nico Hischier has helped lead the attack for New Jersey this season with 10 goals and 19 assists.
- Dawson Mercer has posted 10 goals on the season, adding 13 assists.
- Jake Allen has a .910 save percentage (17th in the league), with 505 total saves, giving up 50 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has compiled a 10-8-1 record this season.
Blue Jackets vs. Devils Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Zachary Werenski: Out (Lower Body),
Brendan Smith: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Sean Monahan: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Isac Lundestrom: Out (Undisclosed),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip)
Devils
Johnathan Kovacevic: Out (Knee),
Evgenii Dadonov: Out (Wrist),
Simon Nemec: Out (Lower Body),
Dougie Hamilton: Day-To-Day (Hand),
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Zack MacEwen: 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 |