The Columbus Blue Jackets (25-20-7) and Chicago Blackhawks (21-24-9) face off at United Center on Friday, Jan. 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Watch the NHL, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Friday’s game.

In the last 10 games for the Blackhawks (3-5-2), their offense has totaled 19 goals while their defense has allowed 27 goals. They have registered 27 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored one goal (3.7%).

Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Blackhawks 4, Blue Jackets 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+119)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

Catch NHL action all year long on Fubo.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets are 9-7-16 in overtime games as part of a 25-20-7 overall record.
Columbus is 8-7-6 (22 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
In the 11 games this season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal, they went 2-7-2 (six points).
Columbus has lost all seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 32 games (23-4-5, 51 points).
In the 14 games when Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 19 points after finishing 8-3-3.
In the 28 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 15-10-3 (33 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 23 times, and went 10-9-4 (24 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 21-24-9 record this season and are 5-9-14 in games that have gone to overtime.
Chicago has earned 16 points (6-7-4) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has earned 11 points (4-7-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 27 games, earning 39 points from those contests.
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 20 games this season and has registered 22 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 8-5-4 (20 points).
The Blackhawks’ opponents have had more shots in 34 games. The Blackhawks finished 13-16-5 in those contests (31 points).

Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Team Stats Comparison

Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NHL Network
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

Sign up for Fubo to watch the Blue Jackets square off against Blackhawks.