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Blue Jackets game day
Blue Jackets vs.
Avalanche
Columbus hosts Colorado Avalanche at Nationwide Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Home matchupCBJVSCOL
CBJVSCOL7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena
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WhenTue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereNationwide Arena
OpponentColorado Avalanche
Colorado AvalancheContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Columbus hosts Colorado Avalanche at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on ESPN+ · CBJNHL. Next up: vs. Dallas Stars on November 5.
The question to watch
How do the Blue Jackets match up with Avalanche at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Colorado Avalanche
Columbus hosts Colorado Avalanche. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on ESPN+ · CBJNHL.
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Season so far
| COL | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.07 | 3.25 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.9 | 27.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 76.9 | 73.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 9 | 10 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 4.21 | 2.33 |
Leaders
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 7
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 10
- CBJ · PointsKent Johnson · 12
- COL · GoalsArtturi Lehkonen · 12
- COL · AssistsNathan MacKinnon · 15
- COL · PointsNathan MacKinnon · 24
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