Columbus Blue Jackets Unveil Lineup and Strategy for Anaheim Ducks Showdown
The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Anaheim Ducks in an eagerly awaited game. Currently, the Blue Jackets have accumulated 32 points, while the Ducks lead with 41 points. Historically, Columbus holds a record of 31 wins, 29 losses, and 8 ties against Anaheim, with a home record of 16-13-5.
Projected Lineup for the Blue Jackets
The team has made some adjustments to their lineup as they prepare for the matchup. Below is the projected lineup:
Forwards
- Dmitri Voronkov – Adam Fantilli – Kirill Marchenko
- Boone Jenner – Sean Monahan – Yegor Chinakhov
- Miles Wood – Charlie Coyle – Cole Sillinger
- Isac Lundeström – Brendan Gaunce – Kent Johnson
Defense
- Zach Werenski – Denton Mateychuk
- Ivan Provorov – Damon Severson
- Brendan Smith – Dante Fabbro
Starting Goaltender
Jet Greaves will be in goal for the Blue Jackets. The team will also have certain players unavailable due to injury.
Injury Updates
- Erik Gudbranson: Upper Body Injury, Missed 24 Games, On Injured Reserve (IR), No Return Timeline
- Mathieu Olivier: Upper Body Injury, Missed 9 Games, On IR, No Return Timeline
In total, the Blue Jackets have lost 63 man games to injuries this season.
How to Watch
Fans can catch the game on the Fanduel Sports Network, where Bob Wischusen will provide play-by-play commentary. Additionally, the game will be broadcast on radio via 97.1 The Fan, featuring play-by-play from Bob McElligott.
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