The Columbus Blue Jackets (12-9-5) host the Detroit Red Wings (14-11-2) as a part of Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank 13th while the Red Wings are 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.23 | 20th |
| Shots | 30 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.8 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 16.39% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.24% | 28th |
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 25th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 21.59% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.45% | 23rd |
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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive players this season is Zachary Werenski, who has recorded 26 points in 26 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has eight goals and 14 assists for Columbus to compile 22 total points (0.8 per game).
- Through 26 games, Dmitri Voronkov has proven himself as a scoring option for Columbus. He has 18 points (nine goals and nine assists).
- As Columbus' top goalie, Jet Greaves has recorded 7 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 46 goals with 418 saves.
Red Wings
- Dylan Larkin has recorded 14 goals and 16 assists in 27 games for Detroit, good for 30 points.
- Lucas Raymond has amassed 29 points this season, with nine goals and 20 assists.
- Alex DeBrincat has posted 13 goals on the season, adding 15 assists.
- Cam Talbot is 9-4-0 this season, amassing 312 saves and allowing 40 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .886 save percentage (50th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body),
Kirill Marchenko: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body)
Red Wings
Mason Appleton: Out (Lower Body),
Michael Rasmussen: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 2-1 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/1/2025 | Devils | W 5-3 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Lightning | L 6-3 | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/2/2025 | Bruins | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 12/8/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/10/2025 | Flames | - | Away |