NHL play on Thursday includes the Columbus Blue Jackets (20-19-7) hosting the Vancouver Canucks (16-25-5) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 15th in the Eastern Conference and the Canucks are 16th in the Western Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Canucks: Jan. 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.37 | 28th |
| Shots | 30.3 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.8 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 18.97% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.62% | 29th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.59 | 31st |
| Shots | 26.5 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 19.61% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.1% | 30th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive options this season is Zachary Werenski, who has put up 50 points in 42 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 46 games, Dmitri Voronkov has proven himself as an important offensive option for Columbus. He has 30 points (16 goals and 14 assists).
- Jet Greaves (14-12-6) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .907 for Columbus.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson has put up 28 points (0.7 per game) for Vancouver, with 13 goals and 15 assists in 38 games (playing 18:36 per game).
- Filip Hronek has totaled 27 total points (0.6 per game) this season. He has three goals and 24 assists.
- Kiefer Sherwood is a crucial player on offense for Vancouver with 17 goals and six assists.
- Kevin Lankinen has a 6-12-4 record this season, with an .886 save percentage (53rd in the league). He has 575 saves, and has given up 74 goals (3.3 goals against average).
Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Mason Marchment: Out (Upper Body),
Isac Lundestrom: Out (Lower Body),
Miles Wood: Out (Leg),
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Damon Severson: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Denton Mateychuk: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Canucks
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Teddy Blueger: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Chytil: Out (Upper Body),
Thatcher Demko: Out (Lower Body),
Marco Rossi: Out (Lower Body),
Kiefer Sherwood: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2026 | Avalanche | L 4-0 | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Mammoth | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Flames | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2026 | Maple Leafs | L 5-0 | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Canadiens | L 6-3 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Senators | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/21/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |