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Blue Jackets Aim to Extend Win Streak Against Struggling Blackhawks

1/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Columbus Blue Jackets will face the Chicago Blackhawks on January 30, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET at United Center.
Columbus has a three-game win streak.
Columbus has won seven of its last eight games and averages 3.9 goals per game.
Chicago has lost four straight, including a 6-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Columbus has won five straight against Chicago by an average margin of 3.4 goals.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded in 2000 by adding the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild, increasing its total to 30 teams. This followed a period of significant growth since the 1967 expansion, which doubled the league's size. The Blue Jackets' recent success, winning seven of eight games, reflects the ongoing evolution of team strategies and fan engagement in the NHL, which remains a major professional sports league in North America.

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Story summary

The Columbus Blue Jackets will face the Chicago Blackhawks on January 30, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET at United Center.
Columbus has a three-game win streak.
Columbus has won seven of its last eight games and averages 3.9 goals per game.
Chicago has lost four straight, including a 6-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Columbus has won five straight against Chicago by an average margin of 3.4 goals.

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