The New Jersey Devils (21-10-3) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-15-5) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on December 19, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Devils are first and the Blue Jackets 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Devils vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM 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)
Devils' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.35 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 2nd |
| Shots | 30.1 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.7 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 30.1% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.11% | 9th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.63 | 30th |
| Shots | 30.8 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 17.05% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.45% | 29th |
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Devils vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Devils
- Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey's leading contributors this season with 42 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 17.3%.
- Having scored 13 goals and adding 28 assists, Jack Hughes is a top contributor for New Jersey through 34 games.
- With 29 points through 34 games (16 goals and 13 assists), Nico Hischier has been an important part of New Jersey's offensive attack this season.
- In 24 games played this season, Jacob Markstrom (16-6-2) has given up 55 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has scored 10 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 21 assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the Columbus offense with 31 total points (1.0 per game). He averages 3.6 shots per game, shooting 8.8%.
- Kirill Marchenko has totaled 31 total points (1.0 per game) this campaign. He has 11 goals and 20 assists.
- Sean Monahan is a top contributor on offense for Columbus with nine goals and 16 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 9-9-2 record this season, with an .886 save percentage (52nd in the league). He has 484 saves, and has allowed 62 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Devils vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Devils
Santeri Hatakka: Out (Shoulder),
Curtis Lazar: Out (Knee)
Blue Jackets
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Justin Danforth: Questionable (Lower Body),
Dante Fabbro: Questionable (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Kings | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Blackhawks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Blues | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Lightning | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Devils | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |