Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets, Jan. 28, 2027
Winnipeg Jets4-4-3, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 ptsThe Winnipeg Jets visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL. The Jets arrive at 4-4-3 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 28 | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Jets vs Blue Jackets Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Blue Jackets play at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
| Matchup | Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 28, 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 | Winnipeg Jets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Jets vs Blue Jackets Start?
The Jets vs Blue Jackets start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 28, 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 | Winnipeg |
| 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 Jets vs Blue Jackets
Winnipeg Jets 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 Winnipeg markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Jets vs Blue Jackets in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Jets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 28 | CBJNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Mar 20 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJWinnipeg JetsWPG | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Jets and Blue Jackets
The Jets are 4-4-3, 7th in the Central Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-4-2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 2-3-1 | 2-1-2 | 27 | 31 | L1 | 4-4-2 | LOTLLOT | |
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL |
Next Game for the Jets and the Blue Jackets
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets next play at Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 30 | Winnipeg JetsWPG Philadelphia FlyersPHI | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play vs Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL, DSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 30 |  Detroit Red WingsDETColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL, DSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Jets vs Blue Jackets
What time is Jets vs Blue Jackets on Jan. 28?
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 Jets 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 Jets vs Blue Jackets being played?
At Nationwide Arena in Columbus, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Winnipeg Jets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Jets or the Blue Jackets?
The Jets. They are 4-4-3 with 11 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Jets and Blue Jackets play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Jets 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 Jets 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 Jets vs Blue Jackets on national TV?
No. CBJNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Columbus and Winnipeg markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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