NHL play on Saturday features a matchup in Columbus, Ohio between the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-22-8) and Chicago Blackhawks (17-31-7) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are ninth (with 60 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 15th (41 points) in the Western Conference.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks: Feb. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM 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' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 25th |
| Shots | 29 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.3% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.33% | 24th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.69 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 30th |
| Shots | 24.7 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.8 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 24.62% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.99% | 7th |
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive players this season is Zachary Werenski, who has recorded 59 points in 55 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has 55 points (21 goals, 34 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Sean Monahan has contributed 41 points for Columbus in 41 games this season, scoring on 13.1% of his shots and putting up 14 goals and 27 assists.
- As Columbus' top goalie, Elvis Merzlikins has recorded 19 wins and 14 losses this season while giving up 111 goals with 946 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has recorded 16 goals and 33 assists in 55 games for Chicago, good for 49 points.
- Teuvo Teravainen is a key piece of the offense for Chicago with 40 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 28 assists in 55 games.
- Ryan Donato is a top contributor on offense for Chicago with 19 goals and 18 assists.
- Petr Mrazek is 10-18-2 in 31 games this season, conceding 96 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 829 saves and an .896 save percentage (46th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Dante Fabbro: Day-To-Day (Concussion),
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Jason Dickinson: Out (Lower Body),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee)
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Blue Jackets square off against Blackhawks.
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2025 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Away |
| 2/6/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | L 3-2 | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Rangers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 2/22/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2025 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 2/7/2025 | Predators | W 6-2 | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Blues | L 6-5 | Away |
| 2/22/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 2/23/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 2/27/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |