The upcoming matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Columbus Blue Jackets promises to be an exciting clash. Both teams hold identical records of 22 wins, 19 losses, and 7 overtime losses, making this game critical for improving their standings.
Projected Lineups for Senators vs. Blue Jackets
Senators Projected Lineup
- Fabian Zetterlund — Tim Stutzle — Drake Batherson
- Brady Tkachuk — Dylan Cozens — Ridly Greig
- Michael Amadio — Shane Pinto — Claude Giroux
- Nick Cousins — Lars Eller — David Perron
- Jake Sanderson — Artem Zub
- Thomas Chabot — Nick Jensen
- Tyler Kleven — Jordan Spence
- Goalies: James Reimer, Hunter Shepard
Scratched: Kurtis MacDermid, Nikolas Matinpalo
Injuries: None reported
Blue Jackets Projected Lineup
- Cole Sillinger — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Boone Jenner — Sean Monahan — Kent Johnson
- Danton Heinen — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
- Dmitri Voronkov — Brendan Gaunce — Zach Aston-Reese
- Zach Werenski — Damon Severson
- Ivan Provorov — Erik Gudbranson
- Egor Zamula — Jake Christiansen
- Goalies: Elvis Merzlikins, Jet Greaves
Scratched: None reported
Injuries:
- Brendan Smith (knee surgery)
- Miles Wood (lower body)
- Mason Marchment (upper body)
- Denton Mateychuk (upper body)
- Dante Fabbro (lower body)
- Isac Lundestrom (lower body)
Status Updates
The Senators will be implementing the same lineup used during their recent 4-3 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Additionally, Hunter Shepard has been recalled from the American Hockey League, while Leevi Merilainen has been reassigned.
Goalie Linus Ullmark participated in the morning skate after a leave of absence started on December 28. Furthermore, Jake Christiansen will step in for Dante Fabbro, who is expected to be sidelined for at least three games due to injury.
On the Blue Jackets’ side, forward Mason Marchment will be practicing fully on Wednesday as he works back from an injury, but he is still officially out for this game.
