The Tuesday NHL schedule includes the Columbus Blue Jackets (18-16-7) visiting the San Jose Sharks (20-18-3) at SAP Center at San Jose, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 16th in the Eastern Conference (43 points), and the Sharks are ninth in the Western Conference (43 points).
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Blue Jackets vs. Sharks: Jan. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 25th |
| Shots | 29.9 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 18.45% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.86% | 29th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 31st |
| Shots | 25 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 18.84% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.1% | 25th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski is one of Columbus' leading contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 10.9%.
- Kirill Marchenko has 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With 27 points through 41 games (15 goals and 12 assists), Dmitri Voronkov has been an important part of Columbus' offensive attack this season.
- In 28 games played this season, Jet Greaves (12-10-6) has given up 74 goals.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has collected 22 goals and 41 assists in 41 games for San Jose, good for 63 points.
- Will Smith has helped lead the attack for San Jose this season with 12 goals and 17 assists.
- San Jose's Tyler Toffoli is among the leaders on the team with 26 total points (10 goals and 16 assists).
- Yaroslav Askarov is 15-10-1 this season, collecting 705 saves and allowing 83 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .895 save percentage (39th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Sean Monahan: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Isac Lundestrom: Out (Lower Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Miles Wood: Out (Leg),
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg)
Sharks
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Will Smith: Out (Upper Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
John Klingberg: Out (Lower Body),
Adam Gaudette: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Devils | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Sabres | W 5-1 | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Penguins | L 5-4 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Ducks | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Wild | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Lightning | L 7-3 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |