The NHL slate on Saturday features a showdown between the Anaheim Ducks (20-13-2) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-14-6), starting at 10 p.m. ET at Honda Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Ducks sit in fifth place in the Western Conference with 42 points and the Blue Jackets rank 16th in the Eastern Conference with 34 points.
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Ducks vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Venue: Honda Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.43 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 30th |
| Shots | 30.7 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 17.24% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.07% | 27th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 32nd |
| Shots | 29.9 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 18.07% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.04% | 30th |
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Ducks vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Ducks
- Leo Carlsson is one of Anaheim's leading contributors this season with 41 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 20%.
- Having scored 18 goals and adding 18 assists, Cutter Gauthier is an important piece of the offense for Anaheim through 35 games.
- On 87 shots (for 10 goals) and 25 assists, Troy Terry has created 35 points this season.
- As Anaheim's top goalie, Lukas Dostal has recorded 12 wins and 7 losses this season while giving up 56 goals with 500 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has racked up 38 points (1.1 per game) for Columbus, with 13 goals and 25 assists in 34 games (playing 26:45 per game).
- Kirill Marchenko is one of the top contributors for Columbus with 26 total points (0.8 per game), with 10 goals and 16 assists in 30 games.
- Adam Fantilli is a key contributor on offense for Columbus with 12 goals and 10 assists.
- Jet Greaves is 8-9-5 this season, collecting 571 saves and allowing 61 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (28th in the league).
Ducks vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Ducks
None
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body),
Brendan Gaunce: Day-To-Day (Personal)
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Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Rangers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Stars | L 8-3 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Ducks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Wild | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Senators | - | Away |