Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets, Jan. 2, 2027
Boston Bruins9-2-1, 19 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 ptsThe Boston Bruins visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL. The Bruins arrive at 9-2-1 and the Blue Jackets at 4-5-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Bruins vs Blue Jackets Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Blue Jackets play at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
| Matchup | Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CBJNHL |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena, Columbus |
| Home team | Columbus Blue Jackets (Columbus, United States) |
| Away team | Boston Bruins |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Bruins vs Blue Jackets Start?
The Bruins vs Blue Jackets start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 2, 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 | Columbus, Boston |
| 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 Bruins vs Blue Jackets
Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets is on CBJNHL, 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 Columbus and Boston markets.
Bruins vs Blue Jackets in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Bruins and the Blue Jackets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | CBJNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Jan 26 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJBoston BruinsBOS | CBJNHL | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Feb 13 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJBoston BruinsBOS | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Bruins and Blue Jackets
The Bruins are 9-2-1, 1st in the Atlantic Division with 19 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan with 8 points and 4-5-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 9-2-1 | 19 | 5-1-0 | 4-1-1 | 48 | 26 | W2 | 7-2-1 | WWOTWW | |
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL |
Next Game for the Bruins and the Blue Jackets
Boston Bruins
The Bruins next play vs Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 |  Buffalo SabresBUFBoston BruinsBOS | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play at New York Rangers on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 3 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ New York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Bruins vs Blue Jackets
What time is Bruins vs Blue Jackets on Jan. 2?
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 Bruins vs Blue Jackets on?
The game is on CBJNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Bruins vs Blue Jackets being played?
At Nationwide Arena in Columbus, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Boston Bruins are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Bruins or the Blue Jackets?
The Bruins. They are 9-2-1 with 19 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Bruins and Blue Jackets play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Bruins vs Blue Jackets 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 Bruins vs Blue Jackets 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 Bruins vs Blue Jackets on national TV?
No. CBJNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Columbus and Boston markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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