Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets, Jan. 21, 2027
Calgary Flames4-6-0, 8 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 ptsThe Calgary Flames visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL. The Flames arrive at 4-6-0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21 | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Flames vs Blue Jackets Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Blue Jackets play at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
| Matchup | Calgary Flames at Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 21, 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 | Calgary Flames |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Flames vs Blue Jackets Start?
The Flames vs Blue Jackets start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 21, 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 |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | Calgary |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Flames vs Blue Jackets
Calgary Flames 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 Calgary markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Flames vs Blue Jackets in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Flames and the Blue Jackets meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 12 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJCalgary FlamesCGY | CBJNHL | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Jan 21 | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Flames and Blue Jackets
The Flames are 4-6-0, 6th in the Pacific Division with 8 points and a last-10 record of 4-6-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4-6-0 | 8 | 3-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 23 | 39 | W3 | 4-6-0 | WWWLW | |
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL |
Next Game for the Flames and the Blue Jackets
Calgary Flames
The Flames next play at Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | Calgary FlamesCGY Montreal CanadiensMTL | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play at Ottawa Senators on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 at 3:30 PM ET on CBJNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ Ottawa SenatorsOTT | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Flames vs Blue Jackets
What time is Flames vs Blue Jackets on Jan. 21?
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 Flames 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 Flames vs Blue Jackets being played?
At Nationwide Arena in Columbus, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Calgary Flames are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Flames or the Blue Jackets?
They are level on 8 points. The Flames are 4-6-0 and the Blue Jackets are 4-5-0.
How many times do the Flames and Blue Jackets play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Flames 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 Flames 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 Flames vs Blue Jackets on national TV?
No. CBJNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Columbus and Calgary markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)