Projected Lineups: Blue Jackets vs Bruins Matchup
The upcoming matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Boston Bruins is set to be an exciting one. Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, fans can tune in via FDSNOH, NESN, and SNO. Both teams are preparing their lineups ahead of this pivotal game.
Projected Lineups: Blue Jackets vs Bruins Matchup
Blue Jackets Projected Lineup
- Mason Marchment — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Dmitri Voronkov — Sean Monahan — Kent Johnson
- Cole Sillinger — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
- Isac Lundestrom — Boone Jenner — Miles Wood
- Zach Werenski — Damon Severson
- Ivan Provorov — Denton Mateychuk
- Dante Fabbro — Erik Gudbranson
Goalies:
- Elvis Merzlikins
- Jet Greaves
Scratched Players:
- Danton Heinen
- Jake Christiansen
- Egor Zamula
Injured Player:
- Brendan Smith (knee surgery)
Bruins Projected Lineup
- Marat Khusnutdinov — Elias Lindholm — David Pastrnak
- Casey Mittelstadt — Pavel Zacha — Viktor Arvidsson
- Michael Eyssimont — Fraser Minten — Morgan Geekie
- Tanner Jeannot — Sean Kuraly — Mark Kastelic
- Jonathan Aspirot — Charlie McAvoy
- Nikita Zadorov — Andrew Peeke
- Hampus Lindholm — Mason Lohrei
Goalies:
- Joonas Korpisalo
- Michael DiPietro
Scratched Players:
- Alex Steeves
- Henri Jokiharju
- Jordan Harris
- Jeremy Swayman
Injured Players:
- None
Player Updates
Zach Werenski, a gold medalist with Team USA, will play for the Blue Jackets after joining the team in Boston. Meanwhile, Jeremy Swayman, another gold medalist, participated in the Bruins’ optional skate but will rest for this game. Michael DiPietro, recalled from the American Hockey League, will serve as backup to Korpisalo. A decision regarding McAvoy’s participation is still pending after he took part in the skate.
As both teams finalize their strategies, fans are eagerly anticipating a competitive game that could have significant playoff implications.
