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NHL play on Tuesday includes a meeting in Columbus, Ohio between the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-4) and Toronto Maple Leafs (4-4-2) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank 16th while the Maple Leafs are ninth in the Eastern Conference.
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Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 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+
Blue Jackets' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.43 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 21st |
| Shots | 26 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 11.76% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 68% | 29th |
Maple Leafs' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.2 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 28.57% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 96.88% | 1st |
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Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive players this season is Zachary Kenneth Werenski, who has recorded six points in seven games.
- Charlie Coyle has zero goals and six assists for Columbus to compile six total points (0.9 per game).
- Through seven games, Kent Johnson has proven himself as an important offensive option for Columbus. He has five points (four goals and one assist).
- Across five games played, Jet Greaves has a goaltending record of 2-2-0. During those games, he's allowed 11 goals while recording 105 saves.
Maple Leafs
- Auston Matthews' 16 points make him an important offensive option for Toronto. He has seven goals and nine assists in 10 games.
- William Nylander has racked up 13 points this season, with five goals and eight assists.
- Kirill Marchenko has scored four goals on the season, chipping in six assists.
- Sergei Bobrovsky has a .902 save percentage (25th in the league), with 193 total saves, conceding 21 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together a 2-3-2 record this season.
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Dante Fabbro: Out (Upper Body),
Ivan Provorov: Out (Lower Body),
Isac Lundeström: Out (Achilles),
Caleb MacDonald: Out (Lower Body)
Maple Leafs
Elvis Merzlikins: Out (Shoulder),
Max Domi: Out (Back),
William Villeneuve: Out (Knee),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body),
Miles Wood: Out (Undisclosed),
Dakota Joshua: Out (Abdomen),
John Tavares: Out (Lower Body),
Cade Webber: Out (Elbow),
William Nylander: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Panthers | L 7-3 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Rangers | W 1-0 | Home |
| 10/18/2026 | Wild | L 2-1 | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 10/27/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 10/29/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Sabres | L 5-4 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Islanders | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/19/2026 | Sharks | W 3-1 | Home |
| 10/20/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/22/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 10/26/2026 | Flames | - | Away |