Los Angeles Kings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL Game Preview - January 26, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Tue Jan 27

12:00AM

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Nationwide ArenaColumbus, OH

Kings	2.54 GF AVG	2.68 GA AVG	16.20 Power Play
Blue Jackets	2.90 GF AVG	3.31 GA AVG	19.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Corey Perry (RW)	Personal	01-15-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 16
Anze Kopitar (C)	Lower Body	01-15-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 16
Joel Armia (RW)	Upper Body	01-15-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 16
Trevor Moore (LW)	Upper Body	01-15-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 16

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	01-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 20
Brendan Smith (D)	Knee	04-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 7
Damon Severson (D)	Illness	01-14-2026Day-to-Day
Miles Wood (LW)	Leg	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Mason Marchment (LW)	Upper Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Isac Lundestrom (C)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Denton Mateychuk (D)	Upper Body	01-14-2026Day-to-Day

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