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The Saturday NHL schedule features the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-23-11) hosting the San Jose Sharks (32-31-7) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are seventh in the Eastern Conference and the Sharks rank 12th in the Western Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Sharks: March 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 5 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 | 3.14 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 20.11% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.39% | 21st |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.00 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 31st |
| Shots | 25.8 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 19.91% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.97% | 16th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- A leading offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has recorded 77 points.
- Having scored 25 goals and adding 34 assists, Kirill Marchenko is an important piece of the offense for Columbus through 66 games.
- Through 72 games, Charlie Coyle has proven himself as a contributor for Columbus. He has 55 points (17 goals and 38 assists).
- In the 47 games Jet Greaves has played this season, his save percentage is .910, the 10th-best in the league.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has scored 35 goals (0.5 per game) and collected 61 assists (0.9 per game), contributing to the San Jose offense with 96 total points (1.4 per game). He averages 3.5 shots per game, shooting 14.5%.
- Will Smith has helped lead the attack for San Jose this season with 21 goals and 26 assists.
- Alexander Wennberg's 14 goals and 31 assists add up to 45 points this season.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 19-17-3 on the season, giving up 130 goals (3.5 goals against average) and compiling 1,026 saves with an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee),
Damon Severson: Out (Upper Body)
Sharks
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body),
Ryan Reaves: Out (Hamd),
John Klingberg: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Yaroslav Askarov: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2026 | Islanders | L 1-0 | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2026 | Flyers | L 4-1 | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Predators | L 6-3 | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Blues | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/30/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 4/1/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |