Can the Vancouver Canucks Shock the Playoff-Bound Blue Jackets in a High-Stakes Showdown?

Tonight’s clash is set to ignite excitement as the Columbus Blue Jackets welcome the Vancouver Canucks to their home ice at 7 PM. Both teams are grappling with challenges—Vancouver’s been struggling lately with a five-game skid, sitting 8th in the Pacific, while Columbus seeks to build on a modest two-game winning streak and hold their ground in the Metropolitan Division. The Blue Jackets’ offensive and defensive numbers hint at battles ahead, but their recent home dominance against the Canucks adds a gripping subplot. Fans will be eyeing key players like Elias Pettersson and Zach Werenski, whose performances could tilt the outcome, all while teams navigate a slew of injuries that keep the lineup in flux. If you’re eager for insights, player bills, and a taste of this fierce rivalry, you’re in the right place. LEARN MORE

The Columbus Blue Jackets are back at home to face the Vancouver Canucks tonight at 7 PM.

Vancouver Canucks – 16-25-5 – 37 Points – 1-7-2 in the last 10 – Lost 5 Straight- 8th in the Pacific

Columbus Blue Jackets – 20-19-7 – 47 Points – 5-4-1 in the last 10 – Won 2 Straight – 7th in the Metro

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Blue Jackets Stats

• Power Play – 19.0% – 20th in the NHL

• Penalty Kill – 74.6% – 29th in the NHL

• Goals For – 136 – 20th in the NHL

• Goals Against – 155 – 28th in the NHL

Canucks Stats

• Power Play – 19.6% – 16th in the NHL

• Penalty Kill – 73.1% – 30th in the NHL

• Goals For – 121 – 27th in the NHL

• Goals Against – 165 – 31st in the NHL

Series History vs. The Canucks

• Columbus is 26-33-2-9 all-time, and 15-15-2-3 at home vs. Vancouver.

• The Blue Jackets has won 5 straight games at home against the Canucks.

• The CBJ went 1-1-0 vs Vancouver last season.

Who To Watch For The Canucks

• Elias Pettersson leads the Canucks with 28 points.

• Filip Hronek leads Vancouver with 24 assists.

• Goalie Thatcher Demko is 8-10-1 with a SV% of .897

CBJ Player Notes vs. Canucks

• Zach Werenski has 8 points in 15 games vs. the Canucks.

• Dmitri Voronkov has 5 points in 5 games.

• Sean Monahan has 29 points im 40 career games against Vancouver.

Injuries

• Erik Gudbranson – Upper Body – Missed 38 Games – IR – Skating with team, but there is no timeline for a return to the lineup.

• Isac Lundeström – Lower Body – Missed 10 Games – IR

• Brendan Smith – Lower Body – Missed 8 Games IR – Out 3-4 months after having knee surgery.

• Miles Wood – Lower Body – Missed 7 Games – IR – Week-to-week.

• Mason Marchment – Upper Body – Missed 5 Games – Week to week.

TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 122

How to Watch & Listen: Tonight’s game will be on FANDUEL SPORTS NETWORK. Steve Mears will be on the play-by-play. The radio broadcast will be on 97.1 The Fan, with Bob McElligott behind the mic doing the play-by-play.

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