Jan. 30, 2026Updated 8:24 pm EST
NHL play on Friday includes the Columbus Blue Jackets (25-20-7) visiting the Chicago Blackhawks (21-24-9) at United Center, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Blue Jackets are 12th (with 57 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 12th (51 points) in the Western Conference.
How to watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Columbus vs. Chicago odds
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Injury reports
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Dante Fabbro: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Nick Foligno: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Stats to know
- Zachary Werenski has put up 57 points in 48 games (19 goals and 38 assists).
- Jet Greaves has a 2.7 goals-against average, and 916 saves. His .908 save percentage ranks 16th in the league.
- Connor Bedard has collected49 points this season (1.1 per game), with 21 goals and 28 assists in 41 games (playing 19:56 per game).
- Spencer Knight has played 36 games this season, conceding 93 goals (2.6 goals-against average) with 941 saves and a .910 save percentage (12th in the league).
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