Lines, Defensive Pairings, & Scratches For Tonight's Game vs. Philadelphia
The Columbus Blue Jackets are back on the road for the first time in 2024. The Jackets lost to Boston on Tuesday night in sluggish fashion and hope to regain their energy level tonight against the Flyers. The Flyers have won both previous meetings so far this season.
Projected Lineup
Johnny Gaudreau – Adam Fantilli – Jack Roslovic
Yegor Chinakhov* – Dmitri Voronkov – Kirill Marchenko
Kent Johnson – Cole Sillinger – Emil Bemstrom
Alexandre Texier – Justin Danforth – Mathieu Olivier
Damon Severson – Ivan Provorov*
Jake Bean – David Jiricek
Jake Christiansen – Erik Gudbranson
Starter: Daniil Tarasov - Martin (backup)
Scratches: Brendan Gaunce, Andrew Peeke, Elvis Merzlikins
***Game-Time Decisions
Injuries
- Adam Boqvist (shoulder strain) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 5 (Approx. 4 Weeks); 12 games - HCPV says he is close to returning.
- Boone Jenner (fractured jaw) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 9 (Approx. 6 Weeks); 11 games
- Patrik Laine (clavicle fracture) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 14 (Approx. 6 Weeks); 8 games
- Nick Blankenburg (upper body) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 19 (day-to-day); 6 games
- Sean Kuraly (abdominal injury) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 23 (Approx. 2-to-4 Weeks); 4 games
- Zach Werenski (ankle); is on Injured Reserve on Dec. 29 (Approx. 4-to-6 Weeks); 3 games
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 144
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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