NHL action on Monday includes the Ottawa Senators (18-14-5) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (16-15-6) at Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators rank 13th and the Blue Jackets 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 22nd |
| Shots | 28 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 26.27% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.59% | 32nd |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 29th |
| Shots | 30 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 19.79% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.76% | 29th |
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Senators
- Tim Stutzle is one of Ottawa's leading contributors this season with 39 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 20%.
- Having scored 15 goals and adding 22 assists, Drake Batherson is a top contributor for Ottawa through 34 games.
- Through 37 games, Dylan Cozens has proven himself as an important offensive option for Ottawa. He has 29 points (11 goals and 18 assists).
- In the 28 games Linus Ullmark has played this season, his save percentage is .880, 58th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has recorded 14 goals and 26 assists in 35 games for Columbus, good for 40 points.
- Kirill Marchenko has helped lead the attack for Columbus this season with 13 goals and 16 assists.
- Columbus' Adam Fantilli is among the leading scorers on the team with 24 total points (12 goals and 12 assists).
- Jet Greaves has a 10-9-5 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (26th in the league). He has 618 saves, and has allowed 64 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Senators
Shane Pinto: Out (Lower Body),
Lars Eller: Out (Foot),
Tyler Kleven: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Zachary Werenski: Out (Lower Body),
Isac Lundestrom: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Bruins | W 6-2 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 7-5 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Kings | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Islanders | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |