COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — 7:45 p.m. -CBJ GOAL – Denton Mateychuk puts the Jackets up 1-0. Assists by Boone Jenner and James van Riemsdyk.

7:16 p.m. – End of 1st. Score is tied 0-0, Red Wings lead SOG 13 – 6

6:37 – The puck is dropped and we’re ready to play some Hockey at Ohio Stadium!

Pregame Story Below.

Hockey fever is sweeping through Columbus as the city prepares for one of its most anticipated games in history. This Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets will face off against the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL Stadium Series, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union, at the iconic Ohio Stadium, affectionately known to Buckeye fans as “The Shoe.”

ABC 6 is pulling out all the stops to bring fans comprehensive coverage of the event. From early morning updates on Good Day Columbus to live streams on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, the excitement will be palpable. The pre-game special, “The Frozen Fever,” will feature exclusive content from inside Ohio Stadium, including interviews with Ohio State President Ted Carter and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.

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Special guest appearances are lined up throughout the day, featuring Bob McElligott, Steve Mears, Jody Shelley, Jean-Luc Grand Pierre and more. Fans can catch the live pregame special exclusively on the ABC 6 YouTube Channel or in the player below.

The Blue Jackets are currently in 8th place in the NHL’s Eastern Conference standings, tied with the Red Wings at 66 points. However, the Red Wings hold the tie-breaker. A win on Saturday would propel the Jackets into the 7-seed, setting them up for a potential playoff clash with the Florida Panthers if the season ended after the game.

The Jackets are riding high after a decisive 5-2 victory over the Red Wings in Detroit on Thursday. With the historic stadium transformed into a hockey arena, the spectacle promises to be unforgettable.