The Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks play the second and final game of the season series. The Canucks won the first meeting 5-2 back on December 6th. 

Another game, another must-win. This time, it’s against a team in the Vancouver Canucks that have been on the road since March 20th, and have played every other night since March 15th. Long story short: The Blue Jackets have to take advantage of the road weary Canucks. 

The Jackets, on the other hand, haven't played since Monday and should be plenty rested. Starting tonight, the CBJ will play every other night until the final game of the season on April 17th, with hopes that they’ll play a second season starting on April 19th or 20th. 

The Blue Jackets should also get forward Cole Sillinger back tonight as well. Jake Christiansen should also be available but isn't expected to play. 

Canucks Stats

• Power Play – 12.4% - 32nd in NHL
• Penalty Kill – 71.9% - 30th in NHL
• Goals For - 203 – 20th – 2.82 GPG – 23rd 
• Goals Against – 218 – 20th – 3.03 GPG – 20th

Series History vs. The Canucks

• Columbus is 14-15-5 at home and 25-32-11 in 68 all-time games against the Canucks.
• The Jackets are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games vs. Vancouver. 
• The Blue Jackets have won four straight at home against the Canucks.

Who To Watch For The Canucks

• Quinn Hughes leads the team with 52 assists and 68 points. 
• Jake DeBrusk leads the team with 23 goals. 
• Thatcher Demko is 8-6-3 with a .901 SV%.
• Arturs Silovs is 2-6-1 with a .861 SV%.

CBJ Player Notes vs. Canucks

• Elvis Merzlikins is 4-2-1 with .901 SV% vs. Vancouver. 
• Zach Werenski has 7 points in 13 games.  
• Sean Monahan has 28 points in 47 games against the Canucks. 

Injuries

• Kevin Labanc (shoulder) is on Injured Reserve as of Feb. 21 and is out for the season (14 Games) 

TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 301

How to Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be on FanDuel Sports Network. Steve Mears will be on the play-by-play. The radio broadcast will be on 97.1 The Fan, with Bob McElligott behind the mic doing the play-by-play.

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