New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL Game Preview - December 31, 2025 - CBS Sports

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Nationwide ArenaColumbus, OH

Devils	2.96 GF AVG	3.00 GA AVG	24.30 Power Play
Blue Jackets	2.89 GF AVG	3.22 GA AVG	18.80 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Evgenii Dadonov (RW)	Undisclosed	12-16-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 17
Brett Pesce (D)	Upper Body	12-20-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 21
Zack MacEwen (RW)	Lower Body	12-05-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 6
Johnathan Kovacevic (D)	Knee	01-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 3
Jack Hughes (C)	Finger	01-07-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 8
Marc McLaughlin (C)	Undisclosed	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	12-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 7
Boone Jenner (C)	Upper Body	12-05-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 6
Mathieu Olivier (C)	Upper Body	12-08-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 9
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	12-15-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 16

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