The Columbus Blue Jackets (16-16-6) square off against the Detroit Red Wings (15-18-4) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 10th in the Eastern Conference (38 points), and the Red Wings are 14th in the Eastern Conference (34 points).

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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Game Info

• Game Day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Arena: Nationwide Arena
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Blue Jackets’ Top Players

Blue Jackets Stat Rankings

• Goals: 3.29 (9th)
• Goals Allowed: 3.58 (31st)
• Shots: 30.1 (7th)
• Shots Allowed: 29.1 (20th)
• Power Play %: 20.39 (19th)
• Penalty Kill %: 75 (25th)

Blue Jackets’ Upcoming Schedule

• January 2 vs. Red Wings: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ (Watch on Fubo)
• January 4 vs. Blues: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ (Watch on Fubo)
• January 7 at Penguins: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ (Watch on Fubo)
• January 9 vs. Kraken: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 11 at Blues: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 14 vs. Flyers: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 16 vs. Sharks: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 18 at Rangers: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 20 at Islanders: 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 22 at Maple Leafs: 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 23 at Hurricanes: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 25 vs. Kings: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 30 at Golden Knights: 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 31 at Utah Hockey Club: 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 2 at Stars: 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 4 at Sabres: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 6 vs. Utah Hockey Club: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 8 vs. Rangers: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 22 vs. Blackhawks: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 25 vs. Stars: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+

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Red Wings’ Top Players

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Red Wings Stat Rankings

• Goals: 2.62 (28th)
• Goals Allowed: 3.24 (24th)
• Shots: 25.2 (31st)
• Shots Allowed: 29.6 (26th)
• Power Play %: 25 (7th)
• Penalty Kill %: 69.61 (31st)

Red Wings’ Upcoming Schedule

• January 2 at Blue Jackets: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ (Watch on Fubo)
• January 4 at Jets: 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+ (Watch on Fubo)
• January 7 vs. Senators: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ (Watch on Fubo)
• January 10 vs. Blackhawks: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 12 vs. Kraken: 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 14 vs. Sharks: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 16 at Panthers: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN (Watch on Fubo)
• January 18 at Lightning: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 19 at Stars: 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 21 at Flyers: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 23 vs. Canadiens: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 25 vs. Lightning: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 27 vs. Kings: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 30 at Oilers: 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 1 at Flames: 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 2 at Canucks: 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 4 at Kraken: 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 8 vs. Lightning: 1:00 PM ET on ABC (Watch on Fubo)
• February 22 vs. Wild: 12:30 PM ET on ABC (Watch on Fubo)
• February 23 vs. Ducks: 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+

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