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NHL play on Saturday features the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-13-4) hosting the Anaheim Ducks (10-14-4) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 13th in the Eastern Conference and the Ducks are 14th in the Western Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Ducks: Dec. 14 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM 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' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 30th |
| Shots | 30.6 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 17.11% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.74% | 28th |
Ducks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.36 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 17th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 33 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 15.85% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.08% | 26th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski is one of Columbus' top contributors this season with 30 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 9.8%.
- Kirill Marchenko has 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Sean Monahan has contributed 25 points for Columbus in 29 games this season, netting a goal on 11.4% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 16 assists.
- As Columbus' top goalie, Elvis Merzlikins has recorded 9 wins and 8 losses this season while giving up 58 goals with 460 saves.
Ducks
- Troy Terry has collected eight goals and 14 assists in 28 games for Anaheim, good for 22 points.
- Ryan Strome is a leading scorer for Anaheim with 14 total points this season. He has scored five goals and added nine assists in 28 games.
- Frank Vatrano's seven goals and seven assists add up to 14 points this season.
- Lukas Dostal is 6-8-3 on the season, allowing 46 goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 530 saves with a .920 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Justin Danforth: Questionable (Lower Body)
Ducks
Trevor Zegras: Out (Knee)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2024 | Jets | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Flyers | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Capitals | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Devils | - | Home |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2024 | Canadiens | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/11/2024 | Senators | L 5-1 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/18/2024 | Jets | - | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |