The Columbus Blue Jackets (25-20-7) and the Chicago Blackhawks (21-24-9) take the ice in Chicago, Illinois on January 30, 2026 at United Center, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Blue Jackets rank 12th in the Eastern Conference (57 points), and the Blackhawks are 12th in the Western Conference (51 points).
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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 25th |
| Shots | 30 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 19.38% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.19% | 28th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.65 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 19th |
| Shots | 24.9 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 19.61% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.54% | 1st |
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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- A leading offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has put up 57 points.
- Kirill Marchenko is another of Columbus' major contributors currently with 44 total points (19 goals and 25 assists) to his name.
- Through 52 games, Charlie Coyle has proven himself as another option for Columbus. He has 35 points (12 goals and 23 assists).
- Across 35 games played, Jet Greaves has a goaltending record of 16-12-6. During those games, he's allowed 93 goals while recording 916 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored 21 goals (0.5 per game) and collected 28 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Chicago offense with 49 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 3.3 shots per game, shooting 15%.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has helped lead the offense for Chicago this season with 25 goals and 14 assists.
- Chicago's Andre Burakovsky is among the leading scorers on the team with 30 total points (10 goals and 20 assists).
- Spencer Knight is 15-14-7 this season, collecting 941 saves and allowing 93 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .910 save percentage (12th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Stars | W 1-0 | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Lightning | W 8-5 | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Flyers | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/30/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 2/3/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 2/4/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/25/2026 | Panthers | L 5-1 | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Wild | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Penguins | L 6-2 | Away |
| 1/30/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Predators | - | Away |