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How to Watch Blue Jackets vs. Islanders

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Do you bleed Columbus colors? If so, it's probably a good idea for you to know how to watch or live stream every game. Fortunately, we have everything you need, all in one place. Below, you can find details on how to catch the Blue Jackets' next game.

How to watch Columbus vs. New York

  • When: 7:00 p.m. ET, April 17
  • Where: Nationwide Arena
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Streaming: ESPN+

Metropolitan Division 2024-25 standings

TeamWLOTL
Washington Capitals51219
Carolina Hurricanes47295
New Jersey Devils42337
Columbus Blue Jackets39339
New York Rangers38367
New York Islanders353412
Pittsburgh Penguins333612
Philadelphia Flyers333810

How to stream the game

DIRECTV STREAM DIRECTV STREAM
Best NHL TV plan with strong RSN coverage
Editor's Choice

YouTube TV YouTube TV
All national NHL channels; great multiview feature

Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV
Key NHL channels; includes ESPN+ access

Fubo Fubo
Comprehensive sports coverage, including NHL games

Sling TV Sling TV
Budget-friendly option with customizable plans

ESPN+ ESPN+
Out-of-market NHL coverage and exclusive games

B/R Sports on Max B/R Sports on Max
Every NHL on TNT game and studio show

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Columbus Blue Jackets key players

  • A leading offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has scored 80 points in 80 games (22 goals and 58 assists).
  • Kirill Marchenko has 31 goals and 42 assists to total 73 points (0.9 per game).
  • Kent Johnson's 56 points this season have come via 23 goals and 33 assists.
  • Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 26-21-5. He has allowed 168 goals (3.18 goals against average) and racked up 1388 saves.

How to watch the Columbus Blue Jackets on cable or satellite TV

Cox Cox
Flexible packages with an excellent DVR service

DIRECTV DIRECTV
Best for sports fans, with 25+ sports channels
Editor's Choice

DISH DISH
Price lock guarantee and family-friendly plans

Optimum Optimum
High channel counts for New York Tri-State area

Spectrum Spectrum
Affordable plans with 150+ channels, no contracts

Verizon Fios Verizon Fios
Best value with 425+ channels and great pricing

Xfinity Xfinity
Great bundle discounts with fast internet speed

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Find the best TV providers near you

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Our favorite streaming providers for Columbus Blue Jackets games

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Here’s our breakdown of the best streaming platforms for watching NHL games. After extensive testing, we found DIRECTV STREAM to be the top choice—offering live locally and nationally televised matchups. But fans outside the designated Columbus Blue Jackets TV market will need ESPN+ to stream live out-of-market matchups.

Editor’s choice: DIRECTV STREAM ($84.99–$164.99/mo.)

Best for out-of-market games: ESPN+ ($11.99/mo.)

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$84.99–$164.99/mo.
NHL channels:
ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NHL Network
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Out of market games: ESPN+

Price:
$11.99/mo.
NHL content:
Every out-of-market NHL game and 50+ exclusive games

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Pro tip: Hulu + Live TV may not have every NHL game. You may need regional sports network access or another streaming subscription to watch certain matchups.

How to watch the Columbus Blue Jackets for free

Free local channels: Antenna

Recommended antenna:
Mohu Leaf 50
NHL channels:
ABC
Features:
All local broadcast channels

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$84.99–$164.99/mo.
NHL channels:
ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NHL Network
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

7-day free trial: Fubo

Price:
$14.99–$94.99/mo.
NHL channels:
ABC, ESPN, and NHL Network
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; massive channel count

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Why you can trust us

Our sports experts researched the channels and streaming services showing games using this season’s official NHL TV schedule. With those details, we compiled a list of TV providers that carry the most games. We then selected our viewing recommendations based on channel availability, pricing, and ease of use.

Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.

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