March 28, 2026Updated 11:27 am EDT
The Columbus Blue Jackets (38-23-11) take on the San Jose Sharks (32-31-7) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 5 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank seventh in the Eastern Conference (87 points), while the Sharks are 12th in the Western Conference (71 points).
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Injury reportsBlue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee),
Damon Severson: Out (Upper Body)
Sharks
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body),
Ryan Reaves: Out (Hamd),
John Klingberg: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Yaroslav Askarov: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Stats to know
Over 65 games played, Zachary Werenski has put up 77 points (21 goals and 56 assists).
Jet Greaves has allowed 119 goals (2.55 goals-against average) and racked up 1,190 saves.
Over 70 games played this season, Macklin Celebrini has totaled96 points (1.4 per game), with 35 goals and 61 assists).
Yaroslav Askarov has allowed 130 goals (3.5 goals-against average) and amassed 1,026 saves with an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league).
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Mar 28, 2026
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