Lines, Defensive Pairings, & Scratches For Tonight's Game vs. New Jersey
The Jackets come into Jersey having dropped their last game against the Leafs, while the Devils were winners against the Red Wings. These two teams have split the season series thus far.
Projected Lineup (subject to change)
Johnny Gaudreau – Adam Fantilli – Justin Danforth
Yegor Chinakhov – Dmitri Voronkov – Kirill Marchenko
Kent Johnson – Cole Sillinger – Emil Bemstrom Alexandre Texier– Brendan Gaunce – Mathieu Olivier
Zach Werenski – David Jiricek
Ivan Provorov – Damon Severson
Jake Bean – Erik Gudbranson
Elvis Merzlikins OR Spencer Martin OR Daniil Tarasov
Scratches: Andrew Peeke
Game Notes
- The CBJ has played 14 one-goal games this season.
- The Jackets rank third with 79 5v5 goals on the season.
- Columbus leads the league in blocked shots with 661.
- The Blue Jackets are 7-7-2 in their last 16 games.
Injuries
- Jack Roslovic (fractured ankle) is on Injured Reserve on Nov. 13 (4-to-6 Weeks); 20 games. ***He is skating with the team again today.
- Adam Boqvist (shoulder strain) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 5 (Approx. 4 Weeks); 8 games
- Boone Jenner (fractured jaw) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 9 (Approx. 6 Weeks); 6 games
- Patrik Laine (clavicle fracture) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 14 (Approx. 6 Weeks); 4 games
- Nick Blankenburg (upper body) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 19 (Day-to-Day); 2 games
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 119
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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