NHL action on Thursday includes the Columbus Blue Jackets (21-17-6) hosting the San Jose Sharks (14-26-6) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank eighth in the Eastern Conference (48 points), and the Sharks are 15th in the Western Conference (34 points).
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Blue Jackets vs. Sharks: Jan. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM 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)
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.36 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 31st |
| Shots | 30 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 23.01% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.81% | 27th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.61 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 28th |
| Shots | 27 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.1 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.52% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.57% | 18th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- A productive offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has put up 50 points.
- With 18 goals and 30 assists, Kirill Marchenko is one of the most important contributors for Columbus with his 48 points (1.1 per game).
- Through 41 games, Sean Monahan has proven himself as another option for Columbus. He has 41 points (14 goals and 27 assists).
- As Columbus' top goalie, Elvis Merzlikins has recorded 15 wins and 10 losses this season while allowing 88 goals with 704 saves.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund's 37 points make him an important offensive option for San Jose. He has recorded 12 goals and 25 assists in 44 games.
- William Eklund has helped lead the attack for San Jose this season with 10 goals and 24 assists.
- Macklin Celebrini has 31 points so far, including 13 goals and 18 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev has an .879 save percentage (64th in the league), with 590 total saves, conceding 81 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 10-13-0 record this season.
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder)
Sharks
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Klim Kostin: Out (Lower Body),
Nikolai Kovalenko: Out (Upper Body),
Vitek Vanecek: Out (Face)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2025 | Kraken | W 6-2 | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Blues | W 2-1 | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Wild | L 3-1 | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Red Wings | W 6-3 | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Predators | - | Away |