Columbus Blue Jackets (66 pts) vs. Detroit Red Wings (66 pts) 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series Game Preview

The Wrap Around

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings are all set to face off in the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series Game at Ohio Stadium. The only thing left is to play the game.

The game today is expected to have close to 95,000 people in attendance, which will make it the second most attended NHL game ever. GM Don Waddell believes that, based on ticket sales, the Blue Jackets will have an overwhelming advantage in terms of fan support. But as we all know, Detroit fans usually “travel” well, even if that means they’re coming from central Ohio.

Red Wings Stats

Power Play – 29.3% - 2nd in NHL

Penalty Kill – 70.0% - 32nd in NHL

Goals For – 170 – 19th – 2.88 GPG – 19th

Goal Against – 186 – 22nd – 3.15 GPG – 22nd

Series History vs. The Red Wings

Columbus is 26-24-8 at home and 47-54-15 in 116 all-time games against Detroit.

The Jackets are 2-5-1 in the last 8 against the Red Wings.

Who To Watch For The Red Wings

Alex DeBrincat leads the Wings with 27 goals. He also has 26 points in 22 games vs. Columbus.

Lucas Raymond leads Detroit with 41 assists and 63 points.

Goalie Cam Talbot is 17-12-3 with a SV% of .905.

Alex Lyon is 11-6-1 with a SV % of .902.

CBJ Player Notes vs. The Red Wings

Zach Werenski has 18 points in 24 games against Detroit.

James van Riemsdyk has 25 points in 36 games.

Damon Severson has 11 points in 27 games vs. the Red Wings.

Injuries

Erik Gudbranson (upper body) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 16 (55 Games)
Yegor Chinakhov (upper body) is on Injured Reserve (37 Games)
Sean Monahan (upper body) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Jan. 7 (17 Games
Kevin Labanc (lower body) is out for the season as of Feb. 21 (2 Games)
Cole Sillinger (lower body) is day-to-day.

TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 253

How To Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be on ESPN. The radio broadcast will be on 97.1 The Fan with Bob McElligott behind the mic doing the play-by-play.

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