The Columbus Blue Jackets (24-20-7) host the Los Angeles Kings (21-16-13) after Mason Marchment recorded a hat trick in the Blue Jackets' 8-5 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The outing on Monday begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which club will bring home the win in Monday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests, the Kings have a record of 4-2-4. They have scored 25 goals, while their opponents have scored 30. They have gone on the power play 27 times during that span, and have capitalized with three goals (11.1% of opportunities).
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Kings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-116)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets are 9-7-16 in overtime contests as part of a 24-20-7 overall record.
- In the 21 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-7-6 record (good for 22 points).
- In the 11 games this season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal, they went 2-7-2 (six points).
- Columbus has lost all seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 31 times, and are 22-4-5 in those games (to register 49 points).
- In the 14 games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 19 points after finishing 8-3-3.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 14-10-3 (31 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 10-9-4 to register 24 points.
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 8-13-21 record in overtime matchups this season and a 21-16-13 overall record.
- Los Angeles has earned 27 points (10-5-7) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
- In 13 games this season when the Kings ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of five points (1-9-3).
- When Los Angeles has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 11 points (4-6-3 record).
- The Kings have earned 39 points in their 24 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 21 games and registered 24 points with a record of 10-7-4.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 11-11-5 (27 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 27 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.6 | 28th |
| 24th | 3.29 | Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 4th |
| 3rd | 30 | Shots | 27.8 | 17th |
| 31st | 30.6 | Shots Allowed | 27 | 11th |
| 19th | 19.84% | Power Play % | 15.23% | 32nd |
| 28th | 75.35% | Penalty Kill % | 77.3% | 25th |
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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