Brady Tkachuk, Josh Norris and Shane Pinto will each return from injury against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; SN1, NBCSCA). Tkachuk, a left wing, missed two games with a lower-body injury sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off,

The Detroit Red Wings arrived at Ohio Stadium wearing a selection of jerseys from Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, who were killed on Aug. 29.

The Columbus Blue Jackets wore what Johnny Gaudreau used to wear to the rink while the Detroit Red Wings wore jerseys honoring the Gaudreau brothers.

The Columbus Blue Jackets wore what Johnny Gaudreau used to wear to the rink while the Detroit Red Wings wore jerseys honoring the Gaudreau brothers.

Hours before puck drop between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings, fans were congregating near Ohio Stadium.

It's the Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings NHL Stadium Series outdoor game. Follow along for live score and game updates at Ohio Stadium.

COLUMBUS -- Dean Evason choked up. The Columbus Blue Jackets had defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 in the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, and they’d done it in front of 94,751, the second-largest crowd in NHL history. But that wasn’t the most important thing.

The Blue Jackets are on the road tonight against the Red Wings ahead of their Stadium Series matchup on Saturday. Here's how to watch today.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The family of Johnny Gaudreau will be leading the Columbus Blue Jackets out of the tunnel for Saturday's NHL Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings. The announcement was made Friday afternoon, with just over 24 hours until the puck drops at the 'Shoe.

Analyzing Thursday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat, left, is defended by Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) AP