NHL action on Thursday includes the Ottawa Senators (13-12-4) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-11-6) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators sit in 15th place and the Blue Jackets are 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- 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)
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 24th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.6 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 24.73% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.73% | 31st |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.9 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 26th |
| Shots | 30.2 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.92% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.29% | 29th |
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Senators vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Senators
- Drake Batherson has been critical to Ottawa's offense this season, recording 26 points in 26 games.
- Tim Stutzle has 12 goals and 13 assists for Ottawa to compile 25 total points (0.9 per game).
- With 24 points through 29 games (six goals and 18 assists), Jake Sanderson has been an important part of Ottawa's offensive attack this season.
- Across 22 games played, Linus Ullmark has a goaltending record of 10-8-4. During those games, he's allowed 68 goals while recording 483 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has put up 30 points (1.0 per game) for Columbus, with nine goals and 21 assists in 30 games (playing 26:38 per game).
- Kirill Marchenko is a leading scorer for Columbus with 25 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and added 15 assists in 26 games.
- Dmitri Voronkov's 11 goals and 10 assists add up to 21 points this season.
- Jet Greaves is 7-6-5 this season, compiling 481 saves and giving up 50 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Senators
Shane Pinto: Out (Lower Body),
Thomas Chabot: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Rangers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Blues | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Devils | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Panthers | L 7-6 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Capitals | L 2-0 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Wild | - | Home |