The NHL slate on Thursday includes a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets (10-8-2) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (9-9-2), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 11th (with 22 points) and the Maple Leafs 15th (20 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs: Nov. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 22nd |
| Shots | 30.3 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 17.39% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72% | 29th |
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.5 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.7 | 31st |
| Shots | 27.7 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 15.09% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.33% | 20th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive options this season is Kirill Marchenko, who has put up 22 points in 20 games.
- Having scored six goals and adding 10 assists, Zachary Werenski is an important piece of the offense for Columbus through 20 games.
- Through 20 games, Dmitri Voronkov has proven himself as a contributor for Columbus. He has 16 points (eight goals and eight assists).
- In 12 games played this season, Jet Greaves (6-4-2) has allowed 34 goals.
Maple Leafs
- William Nylander's 27 points make him an important offensive option for Toronto. He has nine goals and 18 assists in 17 games.
- John Tavares has helped lead the attack for Toronto this season with 11 goals and 14 assists.
- Matthew Knies has earned five goals on the season, adding 17 assists.
- Anthony Stolarz is 6-5-1 this season, amassing 312 saves and allowing 41 goals (3.5 goals against average) with an .884 save percentage (49th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body)
Maple Leafs
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist),
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Lower Body),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body),
Nicolas Roy: Out (Upper Body),
Auston Matthews: Out (Lower Body),
Matthew Knies: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2025 | Rangers | L 2-1 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Canadiens | W 4-3 | Home |
| 11/18/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 11/24/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/26/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Kings | L 4-3 | Home |
| 11/15/2025 | Blackhawks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 11/18/2025 | Blues | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/20/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/22/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 11/26/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/28/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |