The projected lineups for the highly anticipated matchup between the Blue Jackets and the Mammoth reveal key players and their statuses leading into the game. This clash is set to occur at 7 p.m. ET in Utah.
Blue Jackets Projected Lineup
The Blue Jackets hold a record of 18 wins, 19 losses, and 7 overtime losses. The anticipated lineup is as follows:
- Dmitri Voronkov – Adam Fantilli – Kirill Marchenko
- Boone Jenner – Sean Monahan – Kent Johnson
- Cole Sillinger – Charlie Coyle – Mathieu Olivier
- Zach Aston-Reese – Brendan Gaunce – Mikael Pyyhtia
On defense:
- Zach Werenski – Denton Mateychuk
- Ivan Provorov – Damon Severson
- Egor Zamula – Dante Fabbro
In goal, Jet Greaves is expected to start, while Elvis Merzlikins is scratched, having recently suffered a tough loss against the Colorado Avalanche.
Injury Report
The Blue Jackets have several injuries to key players:
- Erik Gudbranson (hip)
- Isac Lundestrom (lower body)
- Brendan Smith (knee surgery)
- Miles Wood (lower body)
- Mason Marchment (upper body)
Mammoth Projected Lineup
The Mammoth currently stands with a record of 22 wins, 20 losses, and 3 overtime losses. They are set to take the ice with the following projected lineup:
- Clayton Keller – Nick Schmaltz – Lawson Crouse
- JJ Peterka – Barrett Hayton – Dylan Guenther
- Michael Carcone – Jack McBain – Daniil But
- Brandon Tanev – Kevin Stenlund – Alexander Kerfoot
Defensively, the expected pairings include:
- Mikhail Sergachev – Sean Durzi
- Nate Schmidt – John Marino
- Ian Cole – Nick DeSimone
In goal, Karel Vejmelka is slated to start, with Vitek Vanecek serving as backup. Olli Maatta, Liam O’Brien, and Kailer Yamamoto have been scratched from the lineup.
Status Report
Neither team conducted a morning skate prior to the game. The Blue Jackets aim to rebound after their defeat, while the Mammoth looks to capitalize on their recent momentum.
This game promises excitement as both teams compete for valuable points in the standings.
