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Blue Jackets vs.
Stars
Columbus hosts Dallas Stars at Nationwide Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Home matchupCBJVSDAL
CBJVSDAL7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena
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WhenThu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereNationwide Arena
OpponentDallas Stars
Dallas StarsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Columbus hosts Dallas Stars at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on Prime Video (Local). Next up: at Buffalo Sabres on November 6.
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How do the Blue Jackets match up with Stars at puck drop?
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A look at Dallas Stars
Columbus hosts Dallas Stars. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Listed on Prime Video (Local).
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Season so far
| DAL | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.14 | 3.25 |
| Shots Against per Game | 22.3 | 27.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 93.6 | 73.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 3 | 10 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.64 | 2.33 |
Leaders
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 7
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 10
- CBJ · PointsKent Johnson · 12
- DAL · GoalsMikko Rantanen · 7
- DAL · AssistsMikko Rantanen · 10
- DAL · PointsMikko Rantanen · 17
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