Monday's NHL action will see the Ottawa Senators (18-14-5) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (16-15-6), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Canadian Tire Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Senators rank 13th while the Blue Jackets are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 22nd |
| Shots | 28.0 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 26.27% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.59% | 32nd |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 29th |
| Shots | 30.0 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 19.79% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.76% | 29th |
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Senators
- A productive offensive player this season for Ottawa, Tim Stutzle has put up 39 points.
- Drake Batherson is another of Ottawa's important contributors currently with 37 total points (15 goals and 22 assists) to his name.
- Ottawa's offensive effort is aided by Dylan Cozens' 37 points. He's contributed 18 assists.
- In the 28 games Linus Ullmark has played this season, his save percentage is .880, 58th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 40 points make him an important offensive option for Columbus. He has 14 goals and 26 assists in 35 games.
- Kirill Marchenko is one of the top contributors for Columbus with 29 total points (0.8 per game), with 13 goals and 16 assists in 33 games.
- Adam Fantilli's 12 goals and 12 assists add up to 24 points this season.
- Jet Greaves is 10-9-5 in 24 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 618 saves and a .906 save percentage (26th in the league).
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Senators
Tyler Kleven: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Shane Pinto: Out (Lower Body),
Lars Eller: Out (Foot)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Zachary Werenski: Out (Lower Body),
Isac Lundestrom: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Bruins | W 6-2 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 7-5 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Kings | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Islanders | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |