As the NHL season progresses, the Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Calgary Flames at 9:30 p.m. ET. This matchup promises to be an exciting encounter, showcasing some key players from both teams.
Projected Lineups for Blue Jackets vs. Flames
Columbus Blue Jackets’ Lineup
- Dmitri Voronkov — Sean Monahan — Kirill Marchenko
- Boone Jenner — Adam Fantilli — Miles Wood
- Cole Sillinger — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
- Zach Aston-Reese — Isac Lundestrom — Kent Johnson
- Zach Werenski — Dante Fabbro
- Ivan Provorov — Damon Severson
- Dysin Mayo — Jake Christiansen
Goalies: Jet Greaves and Elvis Merzlikins
Scratched: Yegor Chinakhov
Injured: Erik Gudbranson (hip), Denton Mateychuk (undisclosed)
Calgary Flames’ Lineup
- Connor Zary — Nazem Kadri — Joel Farabee
- Jonathan Huberdeau — Morgan Frost — Matt Coronato
- Samuel Honzek — Mikael Backlund — Blake Coleman
- Ryan Lomberg — Yegor Sharangovich — Adam Klapka
- Kevin Bahl — Rasmus Andersson
- Joel Hanley — MacKenzie Weegar
- Yan Kuznetsov — Brayden Pachal
Goalies: Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley
Scratched: Justin Kirkland, Zayne Parekh, Jake Bean
Injured: Martin Pospisil (undisclosed)
Status Updates and Notable Events
Dysin Mayo is set to return to the NHL for the first time since the 2022-23 season after being called up from the American Hockey League (AHL). He was last with the Arizona Coyotes.
Meanwhile, defenseman Denton Mateychuk has a minor injury but is traveling with the team. He will not participate in tonight’s game alongside Erik Gudbranson who is recovering from a hip injury.
Yan Kuznetsov, recently recalled from Calgary’s AHL affiliate, is expected to make his season debut on the third defensive pair. He will take the ice in place of Zayne Parekh, who will be a healthy scratch.
This matchup between the Blue Jackets and Flames is crucial for both teams as they navigate through the early stages of the season. Fans can expect a night filled with action and competitive spirit on the ice.
