Saturday's NHL action will see the Ottawa Senators (38-28-5) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (33-29-9), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Canadian Tire Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Senators are seventh and the Blue Jackets eighth in the Eastern Conference.
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets: March 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.87 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 23.91% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.29% | 19th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 26th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 26th |
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Senators
- A leading offensive player this season for Ottawa, Tim Stutzle has recorded 71 points.
- Drake Batherson has 58 points (20 goals, 38 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Brady Tkachuk has contributed 53 points for Ottawa in 69 games this season, netting a goal on 10.1% of his shots and recording 29 goals and 24 assists.
- In 38 games played this season, Linus Ullmark (20-13-3) has allowed 98 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 70 points make him a vital offensive option for Columbus. He has recorded 20 goals and 50 assists in 70 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has scored 65 total points (one per game) this season. He has 27 goals and 38 assists.
- Kent Johnson's 21 goals and 24 assists add up to 45 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 24-19-5 in 48 games this season, conceding 149 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 1266 saves and an .895 save percentage (45th in the league).
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Senators
Nick Cousins: Out (Knee)
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2025 | Devils | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/27/2025 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/29/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/30/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2025 | Penguins | L 6-3 | Away |
| 3/24/2025 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/28/2025 | Canucks | W 7-6 | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |