Here's a look at the projected lineups for tonight's matchup between the New York Rangers and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Rangers (9-7-2) are looking to continue their road success against the Blue Jackets (9-7-1).

New York Rangers Projected Lineup

The Rangers' coach, Mike Sullivan, seems to like the team's performance from their recent dominant 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Consequently, the lines are expected to remain largely the same.

• Forwards:

  • Gabe Perreault — Mika Zibanejad — J.T. Miller
  • Artemi Panarin — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis Lafreniere
  • Will Cuylle — Noah Laba — Conor Sheary
  • Adam Edstrom — Sam Carrick — Taylor Raddysh

• Defense:

  • Vladislav Gavrikov — Adam Fox
  • Carson Soucy — Will Borgen
  • Urho Vaakanainen — Braden Schneider

• Goaltenders:

  • Igor Shesterkin (Likely starter)
  • Jonathan Quick

Injury/Status Updates for the Rangers:

• Will Borgen's status was initially uncertain due to an upper-body injury sustained during Friday's practice. However, coach Sullivan anticipates Borgen will play tonight after participating in the morning skate. Had Borgen been unable to play, Matthew Robertson was expected to slot into the defensive lineup.
• Matt Rempe is currently out with an upper-body injury.
• Juuso Parssinen and Jonny Brodzinski are expected to be scratched.

Columbus Blue Jackets Projected Lineup

Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason indicated that decisions regarding the lineup would be made after warmups, considering illness and injuries affecting the team.

• Forwards:

  • Dmitri Voronkov — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
  • Luca Del Bel Belluz — Sean Monahan — Kent Johnson
  • Cole Sillinger — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
  • Miles Wood — Isac Lundestrom — Yegor Chinakhov

• Defense:

  • Zach Werenski — Ivan Provorov
  • Denton Mateychuk — Damon Severson
  • Jake Christiansen — Dante Fabbro

• Goaltenders:

  • Jet Greaves (Likely starter)
  • Elvis Merzlikins

Injury/Status Updates for the Blue Jackets:

• Erik Gudbranson is out with a hip injury.
• Boone Jenner is sidelined due to an upper-body injury.
• Dysin Mayo and Zach Aston-Reese are expected to be scratched.
• Voronkov, Wood, and Fabbro participated in the optional morning skate after missing practice time on Friday.

This promises to be an exciting matchup between two teams looking to solidify their positions in the standings. Be sure to catch the game tonight at 7 p.m. ET.