Thursday's NHL slate will see the Columbus Blue Jackets (16-16-6) take on the Detroit Red Wings (15-18-4), 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: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- 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 | 3.29 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 31st |
| Shots | 30.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 20.39% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 25th |
Red Wings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 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 |
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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Top Players
Blue Jackets
- A leading offensive player this season for Columbus, Kirill Marchenko has recorded 42 points.
- Zachary Werenski has 40 points (11 goals, 29 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 38 games, Sean Monahan has proven himself as another option for Columbus. He has 36 points (13 goals and 23 assists).
- Elvis Merzlikins (12-9-3) has a 3.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .891 for Columbus.
Red Wings
- Lucas Raymond has scored 15 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 23 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Detroit offense with 38 total points (one per game). He takes 2.1 shots per game, shooting 19.7%.
- Dylan Larkin is a leading scorer for Detroit with 29 total points this season. He has scored 13 goals and added 16 assists in 37 games.
- Alex DeBrincat has earned 15 goals on the season, adding 13 assists.
- Cam Talbot is 6-9-2 this season, collecting 489 saves and allowing 51 goals (3.0 goals against average) with a .904 save percentage (29th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body)
Red Wings
None
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Bruins | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Bruins | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Capitals | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Penguins | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |