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Blue Jackets game day
Blue Jackets vs.
Kings
Columbus hosts Los Angeles Kings at Nationwide Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Home matchupCBJVSLA
CBJVSLA7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena
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WhenSat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereNationwide Arena
OpponentLos Angeles Kings
Los Angeles KingsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Columbus hosts Los Angeles Kings at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on CBJNHL · ABTV. Next up: at Philadelphia Flyers on December 21.
The question to watch
How do the Blue Jackets match up with Kings at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Los Angeles Kings
Columbus hosts Los Angeles Kings. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Listed on CBJNHL · ABTV.
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Season so far
| LA | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.46 | 3.25 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.3 | 27.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 62.5 | 73.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 15 | 10 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.77 | 2.33 |
Leaders
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 7
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 10
- CBJ · PointsKent Johnson · 12
- LA · GoalsArtemi Panarin · 8
- LA · AssistsBrandt Clarke · 7
- LA · PointsArtemi Panarin · 13
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