The Columbus Blue Jackets (26-22-8) host the Chicago Blackhawks (17-31-7) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on February 22, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks: Feb. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, February 22, 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 | 3.21 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 25th |
| Shots | 29 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.3% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.33% | 25th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.69 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 30th |
| Shots | 24.7 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.8 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 24.62% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.99% | 7th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- A leading offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has recorded 59 points.
- Kirill Marchenko is another of Columbus' top contributors currently with 55 total points (21 goals and 34 assists) to his name.
- Columbus' offensive effort is aided by Sean Monahan's 55 points. He's contributed 27 assists.
- In 37 games played this season, Elvis Merzlikins (19-14-4) has allowed 111 goals.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 16 goals and 33 assists in 55 games for Chicago add up to 49 total points on the season.
- Teuvo Teravainen has helped lead the attack for Chicago this season with 12 goals and 28 assists.
- Ryan Donato has 37 points so far, including 19 goals and 18 assists.
- Petr Mrazek is 10-18-2 on the season, allowing 96 goals (3.3 goals against average) and amassing 829 saves with an .896 save percentage (46th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Dante Fabbro: Day-To-Day (Concussion),
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Jason Dickinson: Out (Lower Body),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2025 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Away |
| 2/6/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | L 3-2 | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Rangers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 2/22/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2025 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 2/7/2025 | Predators | W 6-2 | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Blues | L 6-5 | Away |
| 2/22/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 2/23/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 2/27/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |