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The Matchup
- The Blue Jackets are 7-8-1 all-time against the Golden Knights.
- The Blue Jackets have earned points in five of their eight all-time matchups against the Golden Knights at Nationwide Arena.
Icebreakers
- Zach Werenski has recorded the most points against the Golden Knights as a Blue Jacket, with 10 points (1G-9A) in 14 games, including an assist in seven of his past eight games played against Vegas.
- During both matchups against the Golden Knights last season, Kent Johnson recorded a point in each game, earning an assist in the first meeting and scoring a goal in the most recent matchup.
- Conor Garland leads the Blue Jackets in career-points against the Golden Knights, recording 19 points (7G-12A) in 28 career games.
- Charlie Coyle leads the Blue Jackets with seven points (1G-6A) through eight games after scoring his first goal of the season against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.
Marner to Miss Saturday’s Game
Mitch Marner is expected to be absent for Saturday night's matchup as he and his wife await the birth of their second child. Marner, who ranks third in points this season for the Golden Knights behind Jack Eichel and Mark Stone, recorded the most points in the NHL during the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with 29 points (10G-19A) in 22 games.
Forward Alexander Holtz has been pulled up from Vegas’ AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, during Marner's absence. During the 2025-26 season, Holtz recorded nine points (3G-6A) in 28 games with the Golden Knights.
