Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils, Jan. 7, 2027
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 ptsThe Columbus Blue Jackets visit the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG. The Blue Jackets arrive at 4-5-0 and the Devils at 7-4-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 | MSG | Scheduled |
Blue Jackets vs Devils Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Devils play at Prudential Center in New Jersey.
| Matchup | Columbus Blue Jackets at New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG |
| Venue | Prudential Center, New Jersey |
| Home team | New Jersey Devils (New Jersey, United States) |
| Away team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blue Jackets vs Devils Start?
The Blue Jackets vs Devils start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | New Jersey, Columbus |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blue Jackets vs Devils
Columbus Blue Jackets at New Jersey Devils is on MSG, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the New Jersey and Columbus markets.
Blue Jackets vs Devils in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blue Jackets and the Devils meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 23 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSG | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Nov 25 | New Jersey DevilsNJDColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | MSG2 | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Jan 7 | MSG | Scheduled | ||
| Fri, Feb 26 | New Jersey DevilsNJDColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blue Jackets and Devils
The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan Division with 8 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-0. The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan with 14 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL | |
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Blue Jackets and the Devils
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play vs Buffalo Sabres on Friday, Jan. 8, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 8 |  Buffalo SabresBUFColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | MSGB | Scheduled |
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play vs Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 at 12:00 PM ET on CHSN, MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHINew Jersey DevilsNJD | CHSN, MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blue Jackets vs Devils
What time is Blue Jackets vs Devils on Jan. 7?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Devils on?
The game is on MSG. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blue Jackets vs Devils being played?
At Prudential Center in New Jersey, home of the New Jersey Devils. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blue Jackets or the Devils?
The Devils. They are 7-4-0 with 14 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Devils play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Blue Jackets vs Devils count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Blue Jackets vs Devils end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Blue Jackets vs Devils on national TV?
No. MSG is a regional broadcast, shown in the New Jersey and Columbus markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)