The Vegas Golden Knights (18-11-12) hit the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (18-17-7) in NHL action on Thursday, starting at 10 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are fourth in the Western Conference and the Blue Jackets are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Golden Knights' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.1 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.02 | 14th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.9 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 25.2% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.83% | 6th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.36 | 27th |
| Shots | 30 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 31 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 17.92% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.03% | 29th |
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Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Golden Knights
- One of Vegas' top offensive options this season is Jack Eichel, who has recorded 43 points in 34 games.
- Mitchell Marner has 42 points (nine goals, 33 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Mark Stone has created 33 points for Vegas in 25 games this season, netting a goal on 22% of his shots and recording 13 goals and 20 assists.
- In 21 games played this season, Akira Schmid (11-4-5) has allowed 51 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has totaled 45 points (1.2 per game) for Columbus, with 16 goals and 29 assists in 38 games (playing 25:56 per game).
- Kirill Marchenko is a key piece of the offense for Columbus with 34 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and added 19 assists in 38 games.
- Dmitri Voronkov has 28 points so far, including 15 goals and 13 assists.
- Jet Greaves is 12-11-6 in 29 games this season, conceding 77 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 776 saves and a .910 save percentage (18th in the league).
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Golden Knights
Shea Theodore: Out (Upper Body),
Adin Hill: Out (Lower Body),
William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body),
Brayden McNabb: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Mason Marchment: Out (Upper Body),
Isac Lundestrom: Out (Lower Body),
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Miles Wood: Out (Leg)
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Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2026 | Blues | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Blackhawks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Jets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/14/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Sabres | W 5-1 | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Penguins | L 5-4 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Sharks | L 5-2 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Flames | - | Home |