Dec 27, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Monday, December 1, 2025 – 7:00 PM ET
Prudential Center – Newark, New Jersey
TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 97.1 FM
Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-5, 27 points, 8th Metro, 13th East)
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New Jersey Devils (16-8-1, 33 points, 2nd Metro, 3rd East)
Previously
Another multi-goal lead coughed away in the third period, and another overtime loss to a divisional opponent. Sigh.
Player to Watch
Kent Johnson
Sean Monahan got off the schneid against Pittsburgh, so now it’s KJ’s turn. He’s getting looks, so it’s about time he gets some favorable bounces.
Season Series
10/13/25 NJD 3 @ CBJ 2
12/01/25 CBJ @ NJD
12/31/25 NJD @ CBJ
02/03/26 CBJ @ NJD
Stats
New JerseyColumbus3.12 (11)GPG2.80 (26)2.96 (15)GAPG3.24 (22)23.8 (8)PP%15.5 (27)83.3 (8)PK%75.4 (26)50.5 (15)5v5 Shot Attempt %50.6 (14)50.5 (14)5v5 Unblocked Shot Attempt %49.8 (17)8.3 (26)5v5 Shooting %8.7 (21)90.0 (22)5v5 Save %90.9 (13)J. Hughes, D. Mercer (10)G LeaderZ. Werenski, D. Voronkov, A. Fantilli (9)Jeper Bratt (19)A LeaderZach Werenski (15)Jeper Bratt (24)P LeaderZach Werenski (24)Luke Hughes (22)PIM LeaderMathieu Olivier (44)9-1-1Home/Road6-6-25-4-1Last 104-2-4
Projected Lineups
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dmitri VoronkovAdam FantilliKent JohnsonLuca PinelliSean MonahanCole SillingerMiles WoodCharlie CoyleIsac LundestromYegor ChinakhovBrendan GaunceZach Aston-Reese
Zach WerenskiIvan ProvorovDenton MateychukDamon SeversonBrendan SmithDante Fabbro
Jet GreavesElvis Merzlikins
New Jersey Devils
Timo MeierNico HischierJesper BrattOndrej PalatDawson MercerArseny GritsyukPaul CotterCody GlassConnor BrownJuho LammikkoLuke GlendeniningStefan Noesen
Jonas SiegenthalerDougie HamiltonLuke HughesSimon NemecBrenden DillonColton White
Jake AllenJacob Markstrom