NHL action on Saturday features the Anaheim Ducks (20-13-2) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-14-6) at Honda Center, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Ducks rank fifth in the Western Conference and the Blue Jackets are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Ducks vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Venue: Honda Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.43 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 30th |
| Shots | 30.7 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 17.24% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.07% | 27th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.50 | 32nd |
| Shots | 29.9 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 18.07% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.04% | 30th |
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Ducks vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Ducks
- One of Anaheim's top offensive players this season is Leo Carlsson, who has put up 41 points in 35 games.
- With 18 goals and 18 assists, Cutter Gauthier is one of the most important offensive options for Anaheim with his 36 points (1.0 per game).
- On 87 shots (for 10 goals) and 25 assists, Troy Terry has created 35 points this season.
- In the 20 games Lukas Dostal has played this season, his save percentage is .899, 33rd in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has totaled 13 goals and 25 assists in 34 games for Columbus, good for 38 points.
- Kirill Marchenko has helped lead the offense for Columbus this season with 10 goals and 16 assists.
- Adam Fantilli is a top player on offense for Columbus with 12 goals and 10 assists.
- Jet Greaves has an 8-9-5 record this season, with a .903 save percentage (28th in the league). He has 571 saves, and has allowed 61 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Ducks vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Ducks
None
Blue Jackets
Brendan Gaunce: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body)
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Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Rangers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Stars | L 8-3 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Ducks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Wild | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Senators | - | Away |