The New Jersey Devils, boasting a record of 21-10-3, are set to face the Columbus Blue Jackets, who hold a record of 12-15-5. The Devils enter this matchup on a three-game winning streak, positioning them at the top of their division with 45 points. In contrast, the Blue Jackets are struggling, currently on a five-game losing streak, and sit at the bottom of their division with 29 points. Key players for the Devils include Jesper Bratt, who leads the team with 42 points, while Kirill Marchenko leads the Blue Jackets with 31 points. Both teams will look to make a statement as they clash at Nationwide Arena.
New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets Game Information
Game Date: December 19, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed), MSG Sportsnet
Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 12-15-5
Conference Record: 7-6-2
Division Record: 3-3-1
Streak: 5 loss
New Jersey Devils Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 21-10-3
Conference Record: 12-6-3
Division Record: 5-2-2
Streak: 3 win
Stat Leaders
Columbus Blue Jackets (12-15-5, 29 PTS, #8 in division)
Goals Leader: Kirill Marchenko, 11G, 20A, 31 PTS
Assists Leader: Zach Werenski, 10G, 21A, 31 PTS
Points Leader: Kirill Marchenko, 11G, 20A, 31 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Mathieu Olivier, 60 PIM
Goalie: Elvis Merzlikins, 9-9-2, 3.11 GAA, 0.0 SV%
New Jersey Devils (21-10-3, 45 PTS, #1 in division)
Goals Leader: Nico Hischier, 16G, 13A, 29 PTS
Assists Leader: Jesper Bratt, 14G, 28A, 42 PTS
Points Leader: Jesper Bratt, 14G, 28A, 42 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brenden Dillon, 39 PIM
Goalie: Jacob Markstrom, 16-6-2, 2.29 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
Jordan Dumais – Lower Body (Out) – The Columbus Blue Jackets placed F Jordan Dumais on injured reserve.
Dante Fabbro – Lower-body (Day To Day) – The Blue Jackets have listed Fabbro as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Devils.
Boone Jenner – Shoulder (Out) – Jenner underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday (Oct. 9) and could return before the end of the season, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets’ official site.
Erik Gudbranson – Shoulder (Out) – The Blue Jackets announced that Gudbranson underwent successful shoulder surgery on Monday (Oct. 21) and is without a timetable to return.
Jack Johnson – Upper-body (Day To Day) – Johnson is expected to be available for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Devils.
Justin Danforth – Lower Body (Day To Day) – Danforth did not play in Tuesday’s (Dec. 17) game against Tampa Bay.
Yegor Chinakhov – Upper Body (Out) – The Columbus Blue Jackets placed F Yegor Chinakhov on injured reserve on Wednesday (Dec. 11).
New Jersey Devils Injury Report
Santeri Hatakka – Shoulder (Out) – The Devils said that Hatakka underwent successful shoulder surgery on Thursday (Oct. 10) and is without a timetable to return.
Columbus Blue Jackets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 vs New Jersey Devils
December 21, 2024 at Philadelphia Flyers
December 23, 2024 vs Montreal Canadiens
December 27, 2024 vs Boston Bruins
December 28, 2024 at Boston Bruins
December 31, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
January 02, 2025 vs Detroit Red Wings
January 04, 2025 vs St. Louis Blues
January 07, 2025 at Pittsburgh Penguins
January 09, 2025 vs Seattle Kraken
New Jersey Devils Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 at Columbus Blue Jackets
December 21, 2024 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
December 23, 2024 vs New York Rangers
December 27, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
December 28, 2024 at Carolina Hurricanes
December 31, 2024 at Anaheim Ducks
January 01, 2025 at Los Angeles Kings
January 04, 2025 at San Jose Sharks
January 06, 2025 at Seattle Kraken
January 09, 2025 at New York Rangers
