Mammoth play Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on October 3, 2026.
Tonight starts with both teams at 1-0-0 and two points. The Blue Jackets finished last season 40-29-13 with 93 points. The Mammoth finished 43-33-6 with 92 points.
Each team’s recent sample covers one game. Matthew Knies leads the Blue Jackets with two goals, while Charlie Coyle has three assists. Dylan Guenther has two goals for the Mammoth, and Clayton Keller has two assists.
The teams split their two meetings last season. The Mammoth won 5-4 on March 7, and the Blue Jackets won 3-2 on Jan. 11. Both games were decided by one goal.
The Blue Jackets get a small edge from their top recent playmaker. Coyle’s three assists give Columbus a strong chance to create chances around Knies, who already has two goals. That combination could make the home team difficult to contain.
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Mammoth visit Blue Jackets on October 3, 2026. Puck drop is 6:00 PM CDT.
At Nationwide Arena in Columbus, the Blue Jackets home rink.
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