NHL action on Wednesday features the Columbus Blue Jackets (28-20-7) hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (22-25-9) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. The Blackhawks rank 12th in the Western Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks: Feb. 4 Viewing Options
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 7 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
Blackhawks’ 2025-26 Stats
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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Blue Jackets
With 19 goals and 42 assists this season, Zachary Werenski is one of Columbus’ top contributors (61 points).
Kirill Marchenko has 19 goals and 27 assists for Columbus to compile 46 total points (0.8 per game).
On 92 shots (for 15 goals) and 25 assists, Charlie Coyle has recorded 40 points this season.
Jet Greaves (17-12-6) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Columbus.
Blackhawks
Connor Bedard’s 52 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Chicago. He has 23 goals and 29 assists in 43 games.
Tyler Bertuzzi has racked up 42 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 25 goals and 17 assists.
Andre Burakovsky is a crucial player on offense for Chicago with 10 goals and 20 assists.
Spencer Knight has a .909 save percentage (14th in the league), with 987 total saves, conceding 99 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put up a 16-15-7 record this season.
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Dante Fabbro: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Kirill Marchenko: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Blackhawks
Nick Foligno: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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