The NHL slate on Tuesday features a showdown between the Ottawa Senators (22-19-7) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-19-7), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Senators rank 14th in the Eastern Conference with 51 points and the Blue Jackets are 15th in the Eastern Conference with 51 points.
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- 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)
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.40 | 29th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.2 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 24.53% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.53% | 32nd |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 24th |
| Shots | 30.3 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 20.00% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.81% | 29th |
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Senators
- One of Ottawa's top offensive players this season is Tim Stutzle, who has put up 48 points in 48 games.
- With 19 goals and 25 assists, Drake Batherson is one of the top contributors for Ottawa with his 44 points (1.0 per game).
- Jake Sanderson has contributed 39 points for Ottawa in 48 games this season, scoring on 9.7% of his shots and recording 10 goals and 29 assists.
- Linus Ullmark (14-8-5) has a 3.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .880 for Ottawa.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has totaled 52 points (1.2 per game) for Columbus, with 18 goals and 34 assists in 44 games (playing 26:04 per game).
- Kirill Marchenko is one of the top contributors for Columbus with 41 total points (0.9 per game), with 18 goals and 23 assists in 44 games.
- Dmitri Voronkov's 16 goals and 14 assists add up to 30 points this season.
- Jet Greaves is 14-12-6 on the season, giving up 87 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 851 saves with a .907 save percentage (17th in the league).
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Senators
Linus Ullmark: Out (Personal)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Isac Lundestrom: Out (Lower Body),
Dante Fabbro: Out (Lower Body),
Denton Mateychuk: Out (Upper Body),
Miles Wood: Out (Leg),
Mason Marchment: Out (Upper Body)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Rangers | W 8-4 | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Canadiens | L 6-5 | Home |
| 1/18/2026 | Red Wings | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2026 | Flames | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Canucks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Penguins | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/26/2026 | Kings | - | Home |