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Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Boston Bruins (13-4-1) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH. TV: CBJNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins.

NHLSaturday, January 2, 2027

Boston Bruins13-4-1

7:00 PM ETJan 2, 2027

Columbus Blue Jackets7-9-0

DateJan 2, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueNationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

TVCBJNHL

Team comparison

Boston BruinsColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals per game

3.8

2.6

Goals allowed per game

2.3

3.2

13-4-1Record7-9-0

1st in Atlantic DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

5-4Road record / home record6-4

WWWWLLast 5LLWWL

W4StreakL2

Team stats

Boston BruinsColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals Against Average

2.28

3.13

Shots Against per Game

28.3

28.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

77.0

75.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.72

2.53

Shots per Game

26.8

25.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.3

17.5

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

256

126

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Boston Bruins

James Hagens C · Back

Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Recent form

Boston BruinsWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 6-2

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsW 3-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 1-4

Columbus Blue JacketsLLWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersL 1-4

Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3

Season series

Series starts 1/2

Feb 13, 2027CBJ 0, BOS 0

Jan 26, 2027CBJ 0, BOS 0

Jan 2, 2027BOS 0, CBJ 0

Team pages

Boston Bruins
Schedule, roster and stats

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

How can I watch Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

TV: CBJNHL.

What are the records of the Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets?

Boston Bruins: 13-4-1. Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-9-0.

Who is injured for Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

Listed out or doubtful: Boston Bruins: James Hagens. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets played?

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

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