Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason spoke with reporters on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, ahead of the NHL Stadium Series matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, which will be played at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday,

The Columbus Blue Jackets will play the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium on March 1, marking the first outdoor hockey game in the stadium's history. Twenty One Pilots will perform during the first intermission, while the Ohio State University Athletic Band will entertain during the second intermission.