Columbus Lines, Defensive Pairings, & Scratches For Tonight's Game vs. Anaheim
The Columbus Blue Jackets remain in Southern California for one more night after they were the recipient of a schooling by the LA Kings last night. The Kings even piled on another goal with 23 seconds left while up 4-1 to make it even worse. The Jackets will be looking to avenge a 3-2 OT loss at NWA back on October 24th.
The good news for Jackets fans is that after tonight's game, Columbus only plays one more game in the Pacific time zone. They'll visit Vegas on March 23rd.
Projected Lineup
Johnny Gaudreau – Boone Jenner – Jack Roslovic
Yegor Chinakhov – Dmitri Voronkov – Kirill Marchenko
Kent Johnson – Cole Sillinger – Justin Danforth
Alexandre Texier – Sean Kuraly – Mathieu Olivier
Zach Werenski – Adam Boqvist
Ivan Provorov – Damon Severson
Jake Bean – Erik Gudbranson
Starter: Daniil Tarasov
Scratches: Adam Fantilli (calf laceration), Emil Bemstrom, Andrew Peeke
Injuries - No Players are listed on Injured Reserve
- Patrik Laine (clavicle fracture-Dec. 14; NHL Player Assistance Program-Jan. 28); 17 games
- Adam Fantilli (calf laceration on Jan. 28); expected to miss 8 weeks; 3 games
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 185
How to Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be on Bally Sports Ohio. As always, the legendary Jeff Rimer 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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