The Anaheim Ducks and Columbus Blue Jackets face off tonight at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Here’s a look at the projected lineups for both teams:
Anaheim Ducks (20-12-1)
The Ducks, currently holding a 20-12-1 record, are displaying a mix of youthful energy and veteran experience this season. Anaheim is 2nd in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference.
Forwards:
- Cutter Gauthier — Leo Carlsson — Alex Killorn
- Chris Kreider — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Frank Vatrano — Mikael Granlund — Troy Terry
- Ross Johnston — Ryan Poehling — Ryan Strome
Defense:
- Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — Radko Gudas
- Olen Zellweger — Ian Moore
Goalies:
- Ville Husso
- Lukas Dostal
Scratches: Nikita Nesterenko, Jansen Harkins, Drew Helleson Injured: Petr Mrazek (lower body)
Lukas Dostal started in the Ducks' 4-1 win against the New York Rangers on Monday, so Ville Husso may be in net tonight. The Ducks did not hold a morning skate.
Columbus Blue Jackets (13-13-6)
The Blue Jackets, with a 13-13-6 record, are looking to snap a losing streak. The Blue Jackets are 8th in the Metropolitan Division and 16th in the Eastern Conference.
Forwards:
- Dmitri Voronkov — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Boone Jenner — Sean Monahan — Yegor Chinakhov
- Miles Wood — Charlie Coyle — Cole Sillinger
- Isac Lundestrom — Kent Johnson — Brendan Gaunce
Defense:
- Zach Werenski — Denton Mateychuk
- Ivan Provorov — Damon Severson
- Brendan Smith — Dante Fabbro
Goalies:
- Jet Greaves
- Elvis Merzlikins
Scratches: Jake Christiansen, Zach Aston-Reese Injured: Erik Gudbranson (hip), Mathieu Olivier (upper body)
Voronkov and Jenner have swapped lines, and Chinakhov has moved from the fourth to the second line, replacing Lundestrom. Jet Greaves is expected to start in goal for Columbus.
Additional Information
- The game starts at 7 p.m. ET.
- The game will be broadcast on FDSNOH, Victory+, and KCOP-13.
- Zach Werenski is playing his 600th NHL game tonight.
