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Columbus Blue Jackets Start Greaves, Sideline Gudbranson Against New Jersey Devils

The Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for their home opener after splitting their initial two games of the season. With a record of 1-1-0, they will celebrate their 25th anniversary on October 13 by facing the New Jersey Devils at Nationwide Arena. This match marks an important start to their Metropolitan Division schedule.

Starting Lineup Changes

In a significant move, Jet Greaves will retain his position as the starting goalie after his performance in the season opener. The Blue Jackets are also making adjustments to their defensive lineup, with Jake Christiansen stepping in for the injured Erik Gudbranson.

Injury Updates

Gudbranson suffered an upper-body injury during the third period of a recent victory over the Minnesota Wild. This occurred shortly after a goal by Zach Werenski. The injury took place when he was hit into the boards by Marcus Foligno. Although the nature of the injury is not fully disclosed, it appears he will be day-to-day.

Projected Lineup for the Blue Jackets

  • Forwards:
    • Dmitri Voronkov – Sean Monahan – Kirill Marchenko
    • Boone Jenner – Adam Fantilli – Cole Sillinger
    • Kent Johnson – Charlie Coyle – Mathieu Olivier
    • Zach Aston-Reese – Isac Lundestrom – Miles Wood
  • Defensemen:
    • Zach Werenski – Dante Fabbro
    • Ivan Provorov – Damon Severson
    • Jake Christiansen – Denton Mateychuk
  • Goalies:
    • Jet Greaves
    • Elvis Merzlikins

New Jersey Devils Lineup

  • Forwards:
    • Ondrej Palat – Jack Hughes – Jesper Bratt
    • Timo Meier – Nico Hischier – Dawson Mercer
    • Arseny Gritsyuk – Cody Glass – Connor Brown
    • Paul Cotter – Luke Glendening – Brian Halonen
  • Defensemen:
    • Jonas Siegenthaler – Dougie Hamilton
    • Luke Hughes – Brett Pesce
    • Brendan Dillon – Simon Nemec
  • Goalies:
    • Jake Allen
    • Jacob Markstrom

Injury Notes for the Devils

The Devils will also be missing key players. Left wing Evgenii Dadonov is on injured reserve due to a fractured hand sustained in their season opener. Additionally, rookie Brian Halonen will enter the lineup to replace Zack MacEwen.

As both teams prepare for their match, the Blue Jackets will look to take advantage of their home ice in a crucial early-season meeting in the Metropolitan Division.

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