The Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for an upcoming matchup against the Washington Capitals. As the Blue Jackets aim to improve their standings, they face a historical challenge, having a 21-28-1-10 record against the Capitals. Additionally, their performance on the road against Washington stands at 10-15-1-4.
Columbus Blue Jackets’ Projected Lineup
For the game, the projected lineup for the Blue Jackets includes:
- Forwards:
- Dmitri Voronkov
- Adam Fantilli
- Kirill Marchenko
- Kent Johnson
- Sean Monahan
- Cole Sillinger
- Miles Wood
- Charlie Coyle
- Isac Lundeström
- Luca Del Bel Belluz
- Brendan Gaunce
- Yegor Chinakhov
- Defense:
- Zach Werenski
- Ivan Provorov
- Denton Mateychuk
- Damon Severson
- Brendan Smith
- Dante Fabbro
- Starting Goaltender: Jet Greaves
Injuries and Player Updates
As of now, the Blue Jackets are contending with several injuries:
- Erik Gudbranson – Upper Body (Missed 20 Games, IR, No timeline for return)
- Boone Jenner – Upper Body (Missed 12 Games, IR, Could return this week)
- Mathieu Olivier – Upper Body (Missed 5 Games, IR, No timeline for return)
Overall, the team has lost a total of 53 man games to injuries this season.
How to Watch and Listen
Fans can tune into the game through various platforms:
- Television: Available on FanDuel Sports Network, with Steve Mears providing play-by-play commentary.
- Radio: The game will also be broadcast on 97.1 The Fan, featuring Bob McElligott as the play-by-play announcer.
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