What happened: The Columbus Blue Jackets are hosting a community initiative in partnership with OhioHealth for Thursday's game. Coverage airs across the Blue Jackets Hockey Network, CW Columbus, and Prime Video, alongside audio on 97.1 The Fan.

Why it matters: The game is part of the club's regional broadcast distribution to air matchups over free television and streaming services during the 2026-27 season. The event also maintains the franchise's community partnership programming.

What to watch: Puck drop is scheduled for Thursday evening.