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Blue Jackets Fans Upset Over Makeup Game Time Against Kings
The NHL announced the rescheduled game will start at 4 p.m. on a Monday, causing frustration among working fans.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The NHL has announced that the Columbus Blue Jackets' postponed game against the Los Angeles Kings, originally scheduled for January 26, will be made up on March 9 at 4 p.m. This new start time has upset some Blue Jackets fans who say they will have trouble attending the game due to work commitments.
Why it matters
The Blue Jackets have a loyal fanbase in Columbus, and the early weekday start time for the makeup game may prevent many working fans from being able to attend, potentially impacting the team's home-ice advantage.
The details
The game was originally postponed due to Winter Storm Fern and a resulting Level 3 snow emergency in the area. When the postponement was announced in January, the Blue Jackets said the game would be made up on March 9, and that tickets purchased for the original date would remain valid. However, the new 4 p.m. start time was not revealed until February 11, leading to frustration from some fans who say they will be unable to leave work to attend the game.
- The original game was scheduled for January 26, 2026.
- The game was postponed due to Winter Storm Fern on January 26, 2026.
- The makeup game was announced to be played on March 9, 2026.
- The new 4 p.m. start time for the March 9 game was announced on February 11, 2026.
The players
Columbus Blue Jackets
A professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio and a member of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Los Angeles Kings
A professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California and a member of the NHL.
What’s next
The Blue Jackets have a game the following night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, so the earlier start time for the makeup game against the Kings may help with the team's turnaround for the back-to-back games.
The takeaway
This situation highlights the challenges sports teams face in rescheduling games, as they must balance the needs of the league, the teams, and the fans. The Blue Jackets' decision to keep ticket prices the same for the makeup game is appreciated, but the early weekday start time has upset some of their loyal supporters who may be unable to attend.
