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Columbus Blue Jackets (6 pts) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (16 pts) Game Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Vegas Golden Knights at 7:00 PM, with the Knights entering the game holding 16 points and a 8‑4‑0 record, while the Jackets sit at 6 points with a 3‑5‑0 slate. Columbus has struggled against Vegas this season, losing both meetings, but historically they have a slight edge at home, posting a 4‑3‑1 record in their arena.

Kent Johnson continues his scoring streak, registering a goal in three consecutive games and ranking first on the Jackets for goals and fourth overall in points. Cole Sillinger, the team's second‑leading scorer, added to his point total after a recent multi‑assist effort, while Valeri Nichushkin has been productive against the Knights with a 4‑2‑6 line in his last seven matchups.

On the Vegas side, Mark Stone leads with eight goals and Jack Eichel tops the assist column with 13, contributing to the club’s league‑leading power play at 25.0 %. Goalies Carter Hart (4‑3‑0, .888 SV%) and Adin Hill (4‑1‑0, .882 SV%) have been the Knights’ recent netminders.

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