The San Jose Sharks will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in a matchup featuring contrasting recent performances. The Sharks enter the game with a record of 14 wins, 26 losses, and 6 overtime losses, currently sitting at the bottom of their division. They are on a modest one-game winning streak. In contrast, the Blue Jackets boast a record of 21 wins, 17 losses, and 6 overtime losses, placing them fourth in their division. Columbus is riding a five-game winning streak, showcasing a significant turnaround in form. Key players for the Sharks include Tyler Toffoli, who leads the team with 16 goals, while the Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski leads his team with 50 points. This game promises to be a critical test for both teams as they navigate their respective seasons.
San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets Game Information
Game Date: January 16, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed), NBC Sports California
Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 21-17-6
Conference Record: 13-8-3
Division Record: 7-3-2
Streak: 5 win
San Jose Sharks Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 14-26-6
Conference Record: 7-19-4
Division Record: 4-9-1
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Columbus Blue Jackets (21-17-6, 48 PTS, #4 in division)
Goals Leader: Kirill Marchenko, 18G, 30A, 48 PTS
Assists Leader: Zach Werenski, 15G, 35A, 50 PTS
Points Leader: Zach Werenski, 15G, 35A, 50 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Mathieu Olivier, 83 PIM
Goalie: Jet Greaves, 2-1-2, 2.98 GAA, 0.0 SV%
San Jose Sharks (14-26-6, 34 PTS, #8 in division)
Goals Leader: Tyler Toffoli, 16G, 13A, 29 PTS
Assists Leader: Mikael Granlund, 12G, 25A, 37 PTS
Points Leader: Mikael Granlund, 12G, 25A, 37 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Barclay Goodrow, 36 PIM
Goalie: Yaroslav Askarov, 3-3-2, 2.39 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
Boone Jenner – Shoulder (Out) – Jenner has resumed skating on Tuesday (Dec. 10) and would miss 5-6 months, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Erik Gudbranson – Shoulder (Out) – The Blue Jackets announced on Tuesday (Oct. 22) that Gudbranson underwent successful shoulder surgery on Monday (Oct. 21) and is without a timetable to return.
Sean Monahan – Wrist (Out) – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Friday (Jan. 10) that Monahan has a sprained wrist and is expected to miss at least the next 7-10 days.
Justin Danforth – Lower Body (Out) – The Columbus Blue Jackets placed F Justin Danforth on injured reserve on Sunday (Dec. 22).
Yegor Chinakhov – Upper Body (Out) – Chinakhov completed a solo skating session on Wednesday (Dec. 18) but is without a timeline to return, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
San Jose Sharks Injury Report
Vitek Vanecek – Face (Out) – The Sharks announced on Saturday (Dec. 28) that Vanecek is week-to-week with a fractured cheekbone, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Klim Kostin – Lower-body (Out) – The San Jose Sharks placed F Klim Kostin on injured reserve.
Nikolai Kovalenko – Upper-body (Out) – The San Jose Sharks placed F Nikolai Kovalenko on injured reserve.
Logan Couture – Groin (Out) – Couture has not resumed skating on Friday (Nov. 1) and remains without a timeline to return, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Columbus Blue Jackets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 16, 2025 vs San Jose Sharks
January 18, 2025 at New York Rangers
January 20, 2025 at New York Islanders
January 22, 2025 at Toronto Maple Leafs
January 23, 2025 at Carolina Hurricanes
January 25, 2025 vs Los Angeles Kings
January 30, 2025 at Vegas Golden Knights
January 31, 2025 at Utah Hockey Club
February 02, 2025 at Dallas Stars
February 04, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres
San Jose Sharks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 16, 2025 at Columbus Blue Jackets
January 18, 2025 at New York Islanders
January 20, 2025 at Boston Bruins
January 21, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 23, 2025 vs Nashville Predators
January 25, 2025 vs Florida Panthers
January 27, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
January 30, 2025 at Seattle Kraken
February 04, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
February 06, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks