© Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b1532778-7102-4e8a-a0bf-4d94871980a7.jpeg] © Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images The NHL season is winding down, but injuries are piling up across the league. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they have 16 games left in the season, but unlike most teams, they’re getting players back from injury. 1st Annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day Set For May 31st In New Jersey [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ada010ca-057b-4607-95c3-8eebc7badf12.jpeg] 1st Annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day Set For May 31st In New Jersey On May 31st, the 1st annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will occur in Washington Lake Park, Sewell, NJ. If you’re in Columbus, Calgary, or anywhere else in North America and would like to participate, you’ll be able to do just that by completing a virtual 5k. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/1st-annual-gaudreau-family-5k-runwalk-family-day-set-for-may-31st-in-new-jersey] Recently, head coach Dean Evason told the media that Erik Gudbranson is close to returning and could be back sometime this week. The Blue Jackets could use another experienced defenseman on their blue line as things tighten up down the stretch. They’re still waiting on Sean Monahan, who will be a huge boost to their power play once he returns. Columbus Blue Jackets Lines, Defensive Pairings, & Scratches For Tonight's Game vs. New Jersey Devils [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/deweb-519a7.appspot.com/o/posts%2FNHLCBJ%2Fcontent-images%2F7c79c218-d760-490d-be39-752357950494.webp?alt=media] Columbus Blue Jackets Lines, Defensive Pairings, & Scratches For Tonight's Game vs. New Jersey Devils <b>The Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils play the third and final game of the season series between the two teams. </b> [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/game-day/columbus-blue-jackets-lines-defensive-pairings-scratches-for-tonights-game-vs-new-jersey-devils-1] Without further ado, let's look at the Blue Jackets' weekly injury report: Injuries * Erik Gudbranson (upper body) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 16 (63 Games) * Sean Monahan (upper body) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Jan. 7 (25 Games) * Kevin Labanc (shoulder) is on Injured Reserve as of Feb. 21 and out for the season (10 Games) * Cole Sillinger is day-to-day with an upper body injury (7 Games) * Jake Christiansen (upper body) is out (1 Game) TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 283 The Blue Jackets are getting healthier, and the hope is it'll be in time for the playoffs. Columbus Blue Jackets (70 pts) vs. New Jersey Devils (78 pts) Game Preview [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/deweb-519a7.appspot.com/o/posts%2FNHLCBJ%2Fcontent-images%2F59da41c7-fd97-4450-8db6-cf069389053c.webp?alt=media] Columbus Blue Jackets (70 pts) vs. New Jersey Devils (78 pts) Game Preview The <a href="http://thn.com/columbus">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> and <a href="http://thn.com/newjersey">New Jersey Devils</a> play for the third and final time this season. Each team has won a game, so this will be the rubber match. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/game-day/columbus-blue-jackets-70-pts-vs-new-jersey-devils-78-pts-game-preview] Blue Jackets Fall Out Of Wild Card Spot After Being Shutout In Back-to-Back Games [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/deweb-519a7.appspot.com/o/posts%2FNHLCBJ%2Fcontent-images%2Feed05101-34a6-48e7-905e-1b84e303acf7.jpeg?alt=media] Blue Jackets Fall Out Of Wild Card Spot After Being Shutout In Back-to-Back Games Just a few days ago, almost every Columbus Blue Jackets fan and journalist was talking about how the team could pull within two points of the New Jersey Devils for third in the Metro. Unfortunately, they lost to the Devils and fell six points back. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-fall-out-of-wild-card-spot-after-being-shutout-in-back-to-back-games]
