Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings, March 18, 2027
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 ptsThe Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, March 18, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL, DSN. The Blue Jackets arrive at 4-5-0 and the Red Wings at 4-4-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 18 | CBJNHL, DSN | Scheduled |
Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Red Wings play at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
| Matchup | Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, March 18, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CBJNHL, DSN |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| Home team | Detroit Red Wings (Detroit, United States) |
| Away team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Start?
The Blue Jackets vs Red Wings start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 18, 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 | Detroit, 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 Red Wings
Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings is on CBJNHL, DSN, 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 Detroit and Columbus markets.
Blue Jackets vs Red Wings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blue Jackets and the Red Wings meet 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27 | Detroit Red WingsDETColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL, DSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 30 | Detroit Red WingsDETColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL, DSN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Mar 18 | CBJNHL, DSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blue Jackets and Red Wings
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 Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 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 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW |
Next Game for the Blue Jackets and the Red Wings
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play at Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 20 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ Winnipeg JetsWPG | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play vs Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET on DSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 20 |  Montreal CanadiensMTLDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blue Jackets vs Red Wings
What time is Blue Jackets vs Red Wings on March 18?
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 Red Wings on?
The game is on CBJNHL, DSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blue Jackets vs Red Wings being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, home of the Detroit Red Wings. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blue Jackets or the Red Wings?
The Red Wings. They are 4-4-3 with 11 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Red Wings play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Blue Jackets vs Red Wings 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 Red Wings 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 Red Wings on national TV?
No. CBJNHL, DSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Detroit and Columbus markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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