The Dallas Stars (28-13-9) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-20-7) hit the ice in Columbus, Ohio on January 22, 2026 at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars are second (with 65 points) in the Western Conference and the Blue Jackets are 15th (51 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Stars vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. 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)
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.32 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 5th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 29.17% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.62% | 16th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 26th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.7 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 19.51% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.36% | 28th |
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Stars vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen is one of Dallas' leading contributors this season with 63 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.4%.
- Having scored 29 goals and adding 29 assists, Jason Robertson is an important piece of the offense for Dallas through 50 games.
- Wyatt Johnston has created 54 points for Dallas in 50 games this season, netting a goal on 20.8% of his shots and putting up 26 goals and 28 assists.
- In 32 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (18-10-4) has given up 84 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has recorded 18 goals and 34 assists in 45 games for Columbus, good for 52 points.
- Kirill Marchenko has helped lead the attack for Columbus this season with 18 goals and 23 assists.
- Adam Fantilli has 30 points so far, including 12 goals and 18 assists.
- Jet Greaves is 14-12-6 on the season, allowing 88 goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 863 saves with a .907 save percentage (19th in the league).
Stars vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl),
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body),
Mikko Rantanen: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Dante Fabbro: Out (Lower Body),
Elvis Merzlikins: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Miles Wood: Out (Leg),
Denton Mateychuk: Out (Upper Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Mammoth | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/18/2026 | Lightning | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/20/2026 | Bruins | W 6-2 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Canucks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Penguins | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Senators | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/26/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |