The Columbus Blue Jackets (28-20-7) take the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks (22-25-9) in NHL play on Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are ninth (with 63 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 12th (53 points) in the Western Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks: Feb. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.20 | 22nd |
| Shots | 29.7 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 19.85% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.92% | 27th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.70 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 19th |
| Shots | 24.8 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 19.50% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.55% | 1st |
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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has been important to Columbus' offense this season, recording 61 points in 51 games.
- Kirill Marchenko is another of Columbus' top contributors currently with 46 total points (19 goals and 27 assists) to his name.
- Columbus' scoring effort is aided by Charlie Coyle's 46 points. He's contributed 25 assists.
- Across 36 games played, Jet Greaves has a goaltending record of 17-12-6. During those games, he's allowed 96 goals while recording 944 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 23 goals and 29 assists in 43 games for Chicago add up to 52 total points on the season.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored 42 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 25 goals and 17 assists.
- Andre Burakovsky has netted 10 goals on the season, chipping in 20 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 16-15-7 in 38 games this season, conceding 99 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 987 saves and a .909 save percentage (14th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Kirill Marchenko: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-2 | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Blues | W 5-3 | Away |
| 2/3/2026 | Devils | W 3-0 | Away |
| 2/4/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 2/26/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 3/2/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Penguins | L 6-2 | Away |
| 1/30/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 4-2 | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Sharks | W 6-3 | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |