Ottawa Senators v Columbus Blue Jackets: everything you need to know
Ottawa Senators meet Columbus Blue Jackets at Canadian Tire Centre, Sunday 7:30am (NHL). Ottawa Senators have won 25 of the 46 meetings with Columbus Blue Jackets since 2000.
The big picture
Ottawa Senators come in 13th on the ladder; Columbus Blue Jackets are 25th. Ottawa Senators have the higher position to protect.
Ottawa Senators are 10–7 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.2 goals for and 3.1 against.
Columbus Blue Jackets are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
Ottawa Senators have won two of their last five and most recently beat Buffalo Sabres 2–1.
Columbus Blue Jackets have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Buffalo Sabres 2–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 46 times on our records since 2000: Ottawa Senators 25, Columbus Blue Jackets 19, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Ottawa Senators won 4–1 at Nationwide Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Ottawa Senators by 4 goals in 2024-25 (4–0).
Players to watch
For Ottawa Senators, watch Drake Batherson (9 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Tim Stutzle (9 goals, 13 assists in 2026-27).
For Columbus Blue Jackets, watch Kent Johnson (8 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Sillinger (4 goals, 4 assists in 2026-27).
At Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa Senators have won 14 of their last 21 at Canadian Tire Centre.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Ottawa Senators have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
