NHL action on Monday features the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-20-7) hosting the Los Angeles Kings (21-16-13) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 14th in the Eastern Conference and the Kings rank ninth in the Western Conference.

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Blue Jackets’ 2025-26 Stats

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Blue Jackets vs. Kings Top Players

Blue Jackets

A productive offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has recorded 55 points.
Kirill Marchenko has 18 goals and 25 assists for Columbus to compile 43 total points (0.8 per game).
Columbus’ offensive effort is aided by Adam Fantilli’s 43 points. He’s contributed 20 assists.
Jet Greaves (16-12-6) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Columbus.
Kings

Adrian Kempe’s 39 points make him a vital offensive option for Los Angeles. He has put up 17 goals and 22 assists in 50 games.
Kevin Fiala is one of the impact players on offense for Los Angeles with 36 total points (0.7 per game), with 18 goals and 18 assists in 50 games.
Quinton Byfield has posted nine goals on the season, adding 19 assists.
Darcy Kuemper is 13-9-9 on the season, giving up 81 goals (2.6 goals against average) and amassing 746 saves with a .902 save percentage (25th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Injury Report

Blue Jackets

Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),

Dante Fabbro: Out (Lower Body),

Miles Wood: Out (Leg),

Denton Mateychuk: Out (Upper Body)

Kings

Anze Kopitar: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)

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