The NHL has announced a makeup time for the Blue Jackets’ postponed game against the Los Angeles Kings, and the announcement has some Columbus fans upset.
Originally set for Jan. 26, the Jackets’ game was pushed back by Winter Storm Fern and its resulting Level 3 snow emergency. At the time of the postponement, the team shared that the game would be made up on March 9, and tickets purchased for the Jan. 26 game would remain valid. However, it wasn’t until Feb. 11 that fans were given a new start time for the Monday faceoff, and that time is 4 p.m.
Coach Rick Bowness and the Blue Jackets are scheduled to face the Kings at 4 p.m. on March 9.
“So you don’t want people there? We have jobs,” one Twitter post said in response to the news.
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We have jobs, bro. You should be offering ticket refunds for people who can’t get off work. This a joke,” read another.
Others were more charitable, pointing out that the Blue Jackets also have a game the next night in Tampa Bay, and the earlier puck drop should make the team’s turnaround for the back-to-back slightly easier.
“I think getting two wins is more important,” offered one Blue Jackets supporter.
Los Angeles will also play in another city on March 10, as the Kings head to Boston to take on the Bruins.
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Zach Werenski of United States during training at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy on February 08, 2026.
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CBJ’s Zach Werenski at 2026 Olympics
Zach Werenski of United States during training at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy on February 08, 2026.
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CBJ’s Zach Werenski at 2026 Olympics
U.S. Olympians Jeremy Swayman, Zach Werenski, Charles McAvoy Jr and Jake Oettinger pose for a photo at the Team USA Welcome Experience at the 206 Milan-Cortina Olympics on February 06, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
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CBJ’s Zach Werenski at 2026 Olympics
U.S. Olympians Jack Eichel, Jacob Slavin, Matt Boldy and Zach Werenski attend the Team USA Welcome Experience at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics on February 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
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CBJ’s Zach Werenski at 2026 Olympics
Brock Faber #14 and Zach Werenski #8 of Team United States take part during training on day two of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
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CBJ’s Zach Werenski at 2026 Olympics
Quinn Hughes #43 and Zach Werenski #8 of Team United States participate during training on day three of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 09, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
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CBJ’s Zach Werenski at 2026 Olympics
Zach Werenski #8 of Team United States takes part during training on day two of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings start time for postponed game