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Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) visit the New Jersey Devils (13-6-0) on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. TV: MSG, CBJNHL, WWHO. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHLThursday, January 7, 2027

Columbus Blue Jackets7-9-0

7:00 PM ETJan 7, 2027

New Jersey Devils13-6-0

DateJan 7, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePrudential Center, Newark, NJ

TVMSG, CBJNHL, WWHO

Team comparison

Columbus Blue JacketsNew Jersey Devils

Goals per game

2.6

3.6

Goals allowed per game

3.2

2.9

7-9-0Record13-6-0

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Metropolitan Division

1-5Road record / home record8-2

LLWWLLast 5LWWWW

L2StreakL1

Team stats

Columbus Blue JacketsNew Jersey Devils

Goals Against Average

3.13

2.83

Shots Against per Game

28.1

24.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

75.6

67.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.53

3.61

Shots per Game

25.8

33.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

17.5

19.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

126

117

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

New Jersey Devils

Anthony Mantha RW · Neck

Out

Seamus Casey D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

New Jersey DevilsLWWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-4

Nov 8, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-0

Nov 7, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersW 4-3

Season series

Series starts 11/23

Feb 26, 2027NJ 0, CBJ 0

Jan 7, 2027CBJ 0, NJ 0

Nov 25, 2026NJ 0, CBJ 0

Nov 23, 2026CBJ 0, NJ 0

Team pages

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

New Jersey Devils
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils?

The game is on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

How can I watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils?

TV: MSG, CBJNHL, WWHO.

What are the records of the Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils?

Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-9-0. New Jersey Devils: 13-6-0.

Who is injured for Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils?

Listed out or doubtful: New Jersey Devils: Anthony Mantha, Seamus Casey. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils played?

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

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