Thursday's NHL slate will see the Ottawa Senators (13-12-4) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-11-6), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Senators rank 15th in the Eastern Conference with 30 points and the Blue Jackets are 14th in the Eastern Conference with 32 points.
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 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)
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.00 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 24th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.6 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 24.73% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.73% | 31st |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.90 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.40 | 26th |
| Shots | 30.2 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.92% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.29% | 29th |
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Senators
- A productive offensive player this season for Ottawa, Drake Batherson has recorded 26 points.
- Tim Stutzle has 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- On 69 shots (for six goals) and 18 assists, Jake Sanderson has recorded 24 points this season.
- As Ottawa's top goalie, Linus Ullmark has recorded 10 wins and 8 losses this season while giving up 68 goals with 483 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 30 points make him a vital offensive option for Columbus. He has nine goals and 21 assists in 30 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has racked up 25 points this season, with 10 goals and 15 assists.
- Columbus' Dmitri Voronkov is among the top offensive players on the team with 21 total points (11 goals and 10 assists).
- Jet Greaves has a .906 save percentage (25th in the league), with 481 total saves, allowing 50 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has put together a 7-6-5 record this season.
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Senators
Shane Pinto: Out (Lower Body),
Thomas Chabot: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Rangers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Blues | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Devils | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Panthers | L 7-6 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Capitals | L 2-0 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Wild | - | Home |