The Columbus Blue Jackets (25-20-7) have -142 moneyline odds to win when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks (21-23-9), who have +119 odds, on Friday, Jan. 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network.
You can catch the action on NHL Network to see the Blue Jackets play the Blackhawks.
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NHL Network
Live Stream: Fubo
Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Favorite: Blue Jackets (-142)
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There it is: Patrick Kane is officially the all-time leading point scorer among American-born players. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/FAaaWBoYt0 — Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) January 30, 2026
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