The upcoming matchup between the New York Rangers and the Columbus Blue Jackets is set to take place at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on FDSNOH and MSG. Both teams are preparing strategically, with projected lineups reflecting their current roster dynamics.
Rangers’ Projected Lineup
- Gabe Perreault — Mika Zibanejad — Alexis Lafreniere
- Will Cuylle — Vincent Trocheck — J.T. Miller
- Tye Kartye — Jonny Brodzinski — Conor Sheary
- Taylor Raddysh — Adam Edstrom — Jaroslav Chmelar
- Vladislav Gavrikov — Adam Fox
- Matthew Robertson — Braden Schneider
- Connor Mackey — Will Borgen
- Goalies: Igor Shesterkin, Jonathan Quick
Injuries and Scratched Players
- Scratched: Vincent Iorio, Juuso Parssinen
- Injured: Matt Rempe (upper body), Urho Vaakanainen (upper body), Noah Laba (lower body)
Status Update for Rangers
Defensemen Urho Vaakanainen and forward Noah Laba were injured during a recent 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. Coach Mike Sullivan did not provide any updates on their status post-game. Connor Mackey was recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack, indicating potential shifts within the lineup.
Blue Jackets’ Projected Lineup
- Mason Marchment — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Kent Johnson — Sean Monahan — Conor Garland
- Cole Sillinger — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
- Isac Lundestrom — Boone Jenner — Danton Heinen
- Zach Werenski — Damon Severson
- Ivan Provorov — Denton Mateychuk
- Dante Fabbro — Erik Gudbranson
- Goalies: Jet Greaves, Elvis Merzlikins
Injuries and Scratched Players
- Scratched: Miles Wood, Dimitri Voronkov, Egor Zamula, Jake Christiansen
- Injured: None reported
Status Update for Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets are likely to maintain the same lineup that secured a 5-1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. This consistent strategy contributes to their current standing and team morale.
As the game approaches, fans are eager to see how both teams will adjust their strategies in what promises to be an exciting matchup in the NHL.
