The upcoming matchup features the Columbus Blue Jackets facing off against the Seattle Kraken. Both teams are showing promise, with the Blue Jackets holding a record of 7 wins, 7 losses, and 1 overtime loss, while the Kraken stand at 7 wins, 4 losses, and 4 overtime losses. The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FDSNOH, KHN/Prime, and KONG.
Blue Jackets vs Kraken: Predicted Lineups
Columbus Blue Jackets Projected Lineup
- Boone Jenner — Sean Monahan — Kent Johnson
- Dmitri Voronkov — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Yegor Chinakhov — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
- Zach Aston-Reese — Luca Del Bel Belluz — Isac Lundestrom
- Zach Werenski — Ivan Provorov
- Denton Mateychuk — Damon Severson
- Jake Christiansen — Dante Fabbro
- Elvis Merzlikins, Jet Greaves (goalies)
Scratched: Dysin Mayo
Injured: Erik Gudbranson (hip), Miles Wood (illness), Cole Sillinger (illness)
Seattle Kraken Projected Lineup
- Jaden Schwartz — Matty Beniers — Kaapo Kakko
- Mason Marchment — Chandler Stephenson — Jordan Eberle
- Berkly Catton — Shane Wright — Ryan Winterton
- Tye Kartye — Ben Meyers — Eeli Tolvanen
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren — Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans — Jamie Oleksiak
- Matt Murray, Philipp Grubauer (goalies)
Scratched: Cale Fleury, Jani Nyman, Josh Mahura
Injured: Joey Daccord (upper body), Frederick Gaudreau (upper body), Jared McCann (lower body)
Status Report
The Blue Jackets did not conduct a morning skate prior to their recent 5-4 overtime defeat against the Edmonton Oilers. Both Cole Sillinger and Miles Wood missed the previous game due to illnesses. Boone Jenner stepped up to the top line, contributing with a goal and an assist. This adjustment, along with the inclusion of Isac Lundestrom and Zach Aston-Reese, is likely if Sillinger and Wood remain sidelined.
On defense, Ivan Provorov teamed with Zach Werenski during the previous matchup. Meanwhile, Frederick Gaudreau was seen in a non-contact jersey during the morning skate yet remains out, having missed the last 11 games due to injury.
