Feb. 4, 2026 11:25 am EST
The Columbus Blue Jackets (28-20-7) and the Chicago Blackhawks (22-25-9) meet on Feb. 4, 2026 at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference (63 points), while the Blackhawks are 12th in the Western Conference (53 points).
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Injury reportsBlue Jackets
Kirill Marchenko: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
Stats to know
Over 51 games played, Zachary Werenski has totaled 61 points (19 goals and 42 assists).
In 36 games, Jet Greaves has conceded 96 goals (2.69 goals-against average) and has racked up 944 saves.
Connor Bedard has totaled52 points this season (1.2 per game), with 23 goals and 29 assists in 43 games (playing 20:01 per game).
Spencer Knight has a .909 save percentage (14th in the league), with 987 total saves, allowing 99 goals (2.6 goals-against average).
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