Blue Jackets play the Kings after Marchment’s hat trick

By Canadian Press on January 25, 2026.

Los Angeles Kings (21-16-13, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (24-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division)

Columbus, Ohio; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Los Angeles Kings after Mason Marchment’s hat trick against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Blue Jackets’ 8-5 win.

Columbus has a 13-8-4 record in home games and a 24-20-7 record overall. The Blue Jackets are 22-4-5 when scoring three or more goals.

Los Angeles has a 21-16-13 record overall and a 13-6-6 record in road games. The Kings have a 16-1-7 record when scoring three or more goals.

The matchup Monday is the second time these teams meet this season. The Blue Jackets won 3-1 in the previous meeting. Marchment led the Blue Jackets with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Charlie Coyle has 11 goals and 22 assists for the Blue Jackets. Marchment has eight goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

Kevin Fiala has 18 goals and 18 assists for the Kings. Alex Laferriere has three goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 6-4-0, averaging three goals, 4.6 assists, 3.1 penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Kings: 4-2-4, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.4 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.4 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

INJURIES: Blue Jackets: None listed.

Kings: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

The Associated Press

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