The Columbus Blue Jackets (32-29-9) take on the Vancouver Canucks (34-26-12) in NHL action on Friday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 11th in the Eastern Conference (73 points), and the Canucks are ninth in the Western Conference (80 points).
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Blue Jackets vs. Canucks: March 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 18.01% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.79% | 25th |
Canucks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 19th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 21.94% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.74% | 3rd |
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Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- With 20 goals and 49 assists this season, Zachary Werenski is one of Columbus' leading contributors (69 points).
- With 26 goals and 37 assists, Kirill Marchenko is one of the most important contributors for Columbus with his 63 points (0.9 per game).
- With 45 points through 56 games (21 goals and 24 assists), Kent Johnson has been an important part of Columbus' offensive efforts this season.
- In the 47 games Elvis Merzlikins has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 41st in the league.
Canucks
- Quinn Hughes has totaled 16 goals and 53 assists in 58 games for Vancouver, good for 69 points.
- Elias Pettersson is one of the top contributors for Vancouver with 45 total points (0.7 per game), with 15 goals and 30 assists in 64 games.
- Brock Boeser has 44 points so far, including 23 goals and 21 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen is 24-14-8 this season, compiling 1065 saves and allowing 118 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (30th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body)
Canucks
Nils Hoglander: Out (Undisclosed),
Elias Pettersson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Filip Chytil: Day-To-Day (Concussion),
Noah Juulsen: Out For Season (Groin)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2025 | Panthers | L 1-0 | Home |
| 3/21/2025 | Penguins | L 6-3 | Away |
| 3/24/2025 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/28/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2025 | Rangers | L 5-3 | Away |
| 3/24/2025 | Devils | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/26/2025 | Islanders | W 5-2 | Away |
| 3/28/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 4/2/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |