The upcoming matchup features the Columbus Blue Jackets facing off against the Ottawa Senators. This game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on RDSI, TSN5, and FDSNOH.
Projected Lineups for Blue Jackets vs. Senators
Columbus Blue Jackets Lineup
- Mason Marchment — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Dimitri Voronkov — Sean Monahan — Kent Johnson
- Boone Jenner — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
- Miles Wood — Brendan Gaunce — Cole Sillinger
- Ivan Provorov — Dante Fabbro
- Denton Mateychuk — Damon Severson
- Jake Christiansen — Brendan Smith
- Goalies: Elvis Merzlikins, Jet Greaves
Ottawa Senators Lineup
- David Perron — Tim Stutzle — Fabian Zetterlund
- Brady Tkachuk — Dylan Cozens — Drake Batherson
- Michael Amadio — Ridly Greig — Claude Giroux
- Kurtis MacDermid — Stephen Halliday — Nick Cousins
- Jake Sanderson — Artem Zub
- Thomas Chabot — Jordan Spence
- Tyler Kleven — Nikolas Matinpalo
- Goalies: Leevi Merilainen, Hunter Shepard
Status Updates
The Blue Jackets are dealing with travel delays following a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Their flight to Ottawa was postponed due to mechanical issues compounded by inclement weather.
Recently, Columbus traded Yegor Chinakhov to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Danton Heinen and two draft picks. In net, Elvis Merzlikins might return after Jet Greaves made 24 saves in the previous game.
For Ottawa, Shane Pinto, sidelined since December 4, has recently practiced and will be a game-time decision. Meanwhile, Hunter Shepard was called up from the AHL after Linus Ullmark took leave for personal reasons. Defenseman Tyler Kleven returns from injury, while Nick Jensen will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season.
Injury Report
- Blue Jackets:
- Zach Werenski (Lower Body)
- Erik Gudbranson (Hip)
- Isac Lundestrom (Lower Body)
- Senators:
- Shane Pinto (Lower Body)
- Lars Eller (Broken Foot)
This matchup promises to be an intriguing contest as both teams navigate lineup changes and injuries. Fans can expect a competitive game as the teams seek to improve their standings in the league.
