"Underwhelming!" "Love them!": NHL fans react to Detroit Red Wings, Blue Jackets' Stadium Series jersey release

The NHL and Fanatics revealed the jerseys for the 2025 Stadium Series game between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets. The game will take place on March 1, 2025, at Ohio Stadium, home of the Buckeyes. The designs highlight the cultural and historical ties of both cities, created with input from the teams and the NHL.

Sportsnet shared the photos on X, and wrote,

"The Blue Jackets and Red Wings' #StadiumSeries uniforms are here 🏟️"

Fans can pre-order the jerseys starting today at team stores or online. Sportsnet shared images of the jerseys on X, sparking mixed reactions.

Some fans were unimpressed, with one calling them "Underwhelming!!!"

Others were excited, saying, "Love them!"

"That stripe down the middle of the helmet… It’s very college… And it’s kinda corny… Other than that, they both look pretty sick! Ya never know for sure, until ya see em on ice in action though!" a fan mentioned.

Here are some more reactions from fans on X:

"Detroit wins this one and I always find their whatever-series jersey editions boring" a fan wrote.

"Love the Blue Jackets jersey! It's something new and not just letters in the right colors. Seriously? All you could come up with was the "Jersey" jersey 2.0, but just white with a little red?" another fan said.

"I'm seeing a lot of #CBJ fans saying these should be the new regular jersey (can't say I disagree). Imagine how awesome a white version of that Jackets one would look." a fan shared.

The jerseys will debut in the NHL’s 43rd outdoor game. Fans are eager to see how the teams perform while sporting their fresh looks.

More about Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings Stadium Series game jerseys

The Blue Jackets’ Stadium Series uniform honors Ohio’s history with Union Army-inspired details. It features chevron sleeve stripes, a “CBJ” shoulder mark, and “The Cannon” crest in metallic silver and red. Captain patches are Ohio-shaped, and buckeye leaf patterns appear inside the collar. A star from the team’s logo is on the pants.

The Red Wings’ Stadium Series jersey highlights Detroit’s automotive legacy. It includes a bold “Detroit” crest inspired by car logos, laser-cut details resembling leather interiors, and racing stripes on sleeves and socks. The helmet has a metallic racing stripe and winged wheel design. Historic elements include a "Hockeytown" wordmark on the pants and the team logo on the shoulder.

Both uniforms include the 2025 Stadium Series designation and combine history with modern design for the event at Ohio Stadium on March 1, 2025.