After a fight filled 5-3 road victory Dec. 1 against the New Jersey Devils, the Blue Jackets return to home ice against the Detroit Red Wings on Dec. 4 at Nationwide Arena.
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It’s a chance for the Blue Jackets (12-9-5) to make amends for coughing up a two-goal lead against the Red Wings in a 4-3 overtime loss Nov. 22 at Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit, which continued a season-long struggle protecting late leads. Kirill Marchenko will return to the Jackets’ lineup after missing four games with a lower-body injury, while captain Boone Jenner (upper body) will miss his 11th straight game.
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) hits Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) during the third period of the NHL Stadium Series game at Ohio Stadium on March 1, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 5-3.
Elvis Merzlikins will start in net for Columbus, getting a consecutive start for the first time this season, and rookie Luca Del Bel Belluz will draw back into the Blue Jackets’ lineup after being recalled Dec. 2 from AHL Cleveland. The Blue Jackets are last with 29 points in the tightly-packed Metropolitan Division standings, needing to climb by stringing wins together. Detroit (30 points) is fourth in the Atlantic Division.
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The Blue Jackets host the Red Wings at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Nationwide Arena.
What networks will show Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings?
Streaming: Hulu, ESPN+
Fans can watch the Blue Jackets-Red Wings game on the Hulu and ESPN+ streaming services at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Nationwide Arena. Each service has streaming apps that can be purchased with monthly, seasonal and annual subscription plans, and they can be also be purchased in bundle offers. The game will also be broadcast on radio at The Fan 97.1 FM.
Blue Jackets reporter Brian Hedger can be reached at bhedger@dispatch.com and @BrianHedger.bsky.social
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