The highly anticipated matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Columbus Blue Jackets is set for 5 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action on networks including FDSNOH, NESN, SNP, SNW, and SNO.
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets: Predicted Lineups Revealed
Boston Bruins Projected Lineup
- Marat Khusnutdinov — Fraser Minten — David Pastrnak
- Casey Mittelstadt — Pavel Zacha — Viktor Arvidsson
- Lukas Reichel — Elias Lindholm — Morgan Geekie
- Tanner Jeannot — Sean Kuraly — Mark Kastelic
- Defense:
- Jonathan Aspirot — Charlie McAvoy
- Nikita Zadorov — Andrew Peeke
- Hampus Lindholm — Mason Lohrei
- Goalies:
- Joonas Korpisalo
- Jeremy Swayman
Scratches include Alex Steeves, Jordan Harris, Michael Eyssimont, and Henri Jokiharju. The Bruins report no significant injuries.
Columbus Blue Jackets Projected Lineup
- Mason Marchment — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Danton Heinen — Sean Monahan — Conor Garland
- Cole Sillinger — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
- Kent Johnston — Boone Jenner — Isac Lundestrom
- Defense:
- Zach Werenski — Dante Fabbro
- Ivan Provorov — Denton Mateychuk
- Egor Zamula — Erik Gudbranson
- Goalies:
- Jet Greaves
- Elvis Merzlikins
Scratches for the Blue Jackets are Jake Christiansen and Miles Wood. They will be without Damon Severson and Dmitri Voronkov due to upper body injuries.
Game Status Report
- Neither team held a morning skate prior to the game.
- Joonas Korpisalo is expected to start in goal, following Jeremy Swayman’s impressive performance where he recorded 31 saves in a recent 6-3 victory against the Minnesota Wild.
- Dmitri Voronkov sustained an injury during a previous match against the San Jose Sharks and will not be in the lineup.
- Jet Greaves is anticipated to take the starting position after Elvis Merzlikins clocked in 33 saves in a recent game.
