The upcoming matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vegas Golden Knights is generating excitement among NHL fans. Scheduled for 10 p.m. ET, the game will be broadcasted on various networks, including FDSNOH and TVAS.
Projected Lineups: Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights
Columbus Blue Jackets Lineup
- Dimitri Voronkov — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Boone Jenner — Sean Monahan — Kent Johnson
- Cole Sillinger — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
- Zach Aston-Reese — Brendan Gaunce — Mikael Pyyhtia
- Zach Werenski — Denton Mateychuk
- Ivan Provorov — Damon Severson
- Egor Zamula — Dante Fabbro
- Goaltenders: Jet Greaves, Elvis Merzlikins
Key Injuries and Changes for the Blue Jackets
- Scratched: Jake Christiansen, Danton Heinen
- Injuries: Erik Gudbranson (hip), Isac Lundestrom (lower body), Brendan Smith (knee surgery), Miles Wood (lower body), Mason Marchment (upper body)
- Notable: Egor Zamula is making his Blue Jackets debut, replacing Christiansen.
- Mathieu Pyyhtia is set to make his season debut after being recalled from the AHL.
Vegas Golden Knights Lineup
- Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Mark Stone
- Brandon Saad — Mitch Marner — Reilly Smith
- Brett Howden — Tomas Hertl — Keegan Kolesar
- Pavel Dorofeyev — Colton Sissons — Braeden Bowman
- Noah Hanifin — Zach Whitecloud
- Jeremy Lauzon — Kaedan Korczak
- Ben Hutton — Jaycob Megna
- Goaltenders: Carter Hart, Akira Schmid
Injuries and Updates for the Golden Knights
- Scratched: Cole Reinhardt, Alexander Holtz
- Notable Injuries: Adin Hill (lower body), William Karlsson (lower body), Shea Theodore (upper body), Brayden McNabb (upper body)
- Shea Theodore is expected to miss his 11th straight game.
- Brendan Smith underwent successful surgery; he is out for 3–4 months.
This matchup is crucial for both teams, as they look to improve their standings in the NHL. The Blue Jackets hold a record of 18 wins, 17 losses, and 7 overtime losses. In comparison, the Golden Knights have 18 wins, 11 losses, and 12 overtime losses. Expect an intense game as both teams compete for crucial points in the season.
