When the Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets meet up at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. ET, Mikko Rantanen and Zachary Werenski will be two of the top players you'll want to pay attention to. Here is everything you need to know about the Stars-Blue Jackets game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Stars vs. Blue Jackets Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | -1.5 | 210 | -258 | 6.5 | 102 | -122 | -115 | -105 |
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Stars vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
ATS Pick: Blue Jackets (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Stars 4 - Blue Jackets 3
Stars vs. Blue Jackets Betting Insights
- Dallas and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 23 of 50 games this season.
- Columbus has played 23 games this season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.
- These two teams rack up a combined 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game's total.
- These teams surrender 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.4 fewer than this game's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Stars are sixth in the league, and the Blue Jackets are 20th.
- This match features the league's 24th-ranked (Blue Jackets) and fifth-ranked (Stars) teams in terms of defense.
Stars Stats
- The Stars' 166 total goals (3.3 per game) rank sixth in the league.
- Dallas has conceded 138 total goals (2.8 per game), the fifth-fewest in league play.
- They have the league's third-best goal differential at +28.
- The 42 power-play goals Dallas has put up this season are the second-most in the NHL (on 144 chances).
- The Stars rank second in the league with a 29.17% power-play conversion rate.
- Dallas has scored three shorthanded goals this season.
Stars Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 48 | 19 | 44 | 63 | 56 | 16 | 50.9% |
| Jason Robertson | 50 | 29 | 29 | 58 | 69 | 13 | 0% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 50 | 26 | 28 | 54 | 32 | 14 | 47.9% |
| Miro Heiskanen | 48 | 7 | 31 | 38 | 58 | 31 | - |
| Roope Hintz | 45 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 37 | 3 | 58.2% |
Stars Player Props
Blue Jackets Stats
- The Blue Jackets' 144 goals on the season (2.9 per game) rank them 20th in the NHL.
- Columbus has allowed 163 total goals this season (3.3 per game), ranking 24th in the league.
- They have the 25th-ranked goal differential in the league at -19.
- With 24 power-play goals (on 123 chances), Columbus ranks 25th in the NHL.
- The Blue Jackets score on 19.51% of their power plays, No. 19 in the league.
- This season, Columbus has three shorthanded goals (17th in league).
Blue Jackets Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Werenski | 45 | 18 | 34 | 52 | 75 | 22 | - |
| Kirill Marchenko | 45 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 59 | 28 | 33.3% |
| Adam Fantilli | 49 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 53 | 17 | 50% |
| Charlie Coyle | 49 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 50.3% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 49 | 16 | 14 | 30 | 37 | 6 | 22.7% |
Blue Jackets Player Props
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