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    New Jersey Devils @ Columbus Blue Jackets

    NJ
    New Jersey DevilsDevilsNJ
    21-17-2, 11-10-0 Away
    3
    21-17-2, 11-10-0 Away
    Final
    123T
    Devils
    NJ
    		0033
    Blue Jackets
    CBJ
    		1102
    CBJ
    Columbus Blue JacketsBlue JacketsCBJ
    17-16-6, 8-7-3 Home
    2
    17-16-6, 8-7-3 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    NJ leads 2-1

    • Devils
      3
    • Blue Jackets
      2
    Game 1
    10/13
    • Blue Jackets
      5
    • Devils
      3
    Game 2
    12/1
    • Devils
      3
    • Blue Jackets
      2
    Game 3
    12/31
    • Blue Jackets
      3
    • Devils
      0
    Game 4
    2/3

    Game Information

    Nationwide Arena
    Nationwide Arena
    7:00 PM, December 31, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
    Columbus, OH
    Attendance: 17,163
    • Referees:
    • Alex Lepkowski
    • Jake Brenk
    • Linesmen:
    • Ryan Daisy
    • CJ Murray

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    Pittsburgh41251698
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    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
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