Projected Lineups for Predators vs. Blue Jackets Clash
The upcoming matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Columbus Blue Jackets is generating excitement among hockey fans. Both teams have shown resilience, navigating through the season with varying degrees of success.
Projected Lineups for Predators vs. Blue Jackets Clash
Nashville Predators Lineup
- Steven Stamkos — Ryan O’Reilly — Jonathan Marchessault
- Filip Forsberg — Erik Haula — Luke Evangelista
- Michael Bunting — Michael McCarron — Cole Smith
- Zachary L’Heureux — Tyson Jost — Matthew Wood
- Brady Skjei — Roman Josi
- Nicolas Hague — Nick Perbix
- Justin Barron — Nick Blankenburg
- Goalies: Justus Annunen, Juuse Saros
Scratched: Ozzy Wiesblatt. Injured: Adam Wilsby (lower body).
Columbus Blue Jackets Lineup
- Mason Marchment — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Boone Jenner — Sean Monahan — Danton Heinen
- Cole Sillinger — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
- Dmitri Voronkov — Isac Lundestrom — Miles Wood
- Zach Werenski — Damon Severson
- Ivan Provorov — Denton Mateychuk
- Dante Fabbro — Erik Gudbranson
- Goalies: Jet Greaves, Elvis Merzlikins
Scratched: Jake Christiansen, Egor Zamula, Kent Johnson. Injured: Brendan Smith (knee surgery).
Status Report
Juuse Saros, the Predators’ goalie, recorded 27 saves in a recent 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The Blue Jackets opted not to hold a morning skate ahead of their game.
In health updates, Zach Werenski missed the recent 5-4 overtime victory against the New York Rangers due to illness. If he remains unavailable, Egor Zamula may step in as a defenseman for the second consecutive game. Jet Greaves is anticipated to start in goal after Elvis Merzlikins recorded 29 saves in the previous match. Meanwhile, Kent Johnson has been scratched for the last two games but is a potential insertion for Danton Heinen.
