The Columbus Blue Jackets (12-9-5) host the Detroit Red Wings (14-11-2) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on December 4, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank 13th while the Red Wings are 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7:30 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 | 2.88 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.23 | 20th |
| Shots | 30.0 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.8 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 16.39% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.24% | 28th |
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 25th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 21.59% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.45% | 23rd |
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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has been critical to Columbus' offense this season, putting up 26 points in 26 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has eight goals and 14 assists for Columbus to compile 22 total points (0.8 per game).
- On 48 shots (for nine goals) and nine assists, Dmitri Voronkov has recorded 18 points this season.
- Across 16 games played, Jet Greaves has a goaltending record of 7-4-5. During those games, he's allowed 46 goals while recording 418 saves.
Red Wings
- Dylan Larkin's 30 points make him an important offensive option for Detroit. He has put up 14 goals and 16 assists in 27 games.
- Lucas Raymond has helped lead the offense for Detroit this season with nine goals and 20 assists.
- Detroit's Alex DeBrincat is among the leading scorers on the team with 28 total points (13 goals and 15 assists).
- Cam Talbot has a 9-4-0 record this season, with an .886 save percentage (50th in the league). He has 312 saves, and has allowed 40 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body),
Boone Jenner: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Red Wings
Mason Appleton: Out (Lower Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 2-1 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/1/2025 | Devils | W 5-3 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Lightning | L 6-3 | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/2/2025 | Bruins | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 12/8/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/10/2025 | Flames | - | Away |