Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason spoke with reporters on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, ahead of the NHL Stadium Series matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, which will be played at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday,

To play at a consistently high level throughout a demanding 82-game schedule, players try to do the same things to get ready for each and every game. Many nap at the same time each gameday, leave for the rink at the same time, and some even eat the exact same meal before every game.

COLUMBUS -- Dean Evason choked up. The Columbus Blue Jackets had defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 in the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, and they’d done it in front of 94,751, the second-largest crowd in NHL history. But that wasn’t the most important thing.

Ohio State will host the NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium this Saturday when the Detroit Red Wings battle the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 in Ohio Stadium Saturday, putting the proper punctuation on what was a special event for Columbus.

The Blue Jackets soaked in the scene with coaches, teammates, friends and family ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Red Wings.

Johnny Gaudreau would have loved the high-stakes atmosphere of Saturday's Stadium Series game at Ohio Stadium.

One of the first major details the NHL tries to secure when an outdoor game takes shape is the musical acts. Since NHL executive Steve Mayer has been fascinated by staging a game in Ohio Stadium for years,

The Blue Jackets are currently in 8th place in the NHL's Eastern Conference standings, tied with the Red Wings at 66 points. However, the Red Wings hold the tie-breaker. A win on Saturday would propel the Jackets into the 7-seed, setting them up for a potential playoff clash with the Florida Panthers if the season ended after the game.

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason spoke with reporters on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, ahead of the NHL Stadium Series matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, which will be played at Ohio Stadium ...