The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at 7:30 PM ET at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and HULU.
Here's a look at the projected lineups for both teams:
Columbus Blue Jackets (13-10-6)
The Blue Jackets are coming off a 2-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Sunday. The team will be using the same lineup from that game.
Forwards:
- Cole Sillinger — Sean Monahan — Kent Johnson
- Dimitri Voronkov — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Miles Wood — Charlie Coyle — Isac Lundestrom
- Luca Del Bel Belluz — Brendan Gaunce — Yegor Chinakhov
Defense:
- Zach Werenski — Ivan Provorov
- Denton Mateychuk — Damon Severson
- Brendan Smith — Dante Fabbro
Goalies:
- Jet Greaves
- Elvis Merzlikins
Scratches: Jake Christiansen, Zach Aston-Reese
Injuries: Erik Gudbranson (upper body), Boone Jenner (upper body), Mathieu Olivier (upper body)
Carolina Hurricanes (17-9-2)
The Hurricanes are looking to rebound after a 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Sunday.
Forwards:
- Andrei Svechnikov — Sebastian Aho — Seth Jarvis
- Nikolaj Ehlers — Logan Stankoven — Jackson Blake
- William Carrier — Jordan Staal — Jordan Martinook
- Taylor Hall — Mark Jankowski — Eric Robinson
Defense:
- K'Andre Miller — Sean Walker
- Shayne Gostisbehere — Jalen Chatfield
- Alexander Nikishin — Joel Nystrom
Goalies:
- Brandon Bussi
- Frederik Andersen
Scratches: Mike Reilly, Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Injuries: Jaccob Slavin (lower body), Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed)
Notes
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi did not participate in the morning skate. Mark Jankowski is expected to take his place in the lineup.
- Rookie Joel Nystrom is expected to return to the lineup after getting his first game off on Sunday.
- Brandon Bussi is expected to make his 10th NHL start. This breaks from the rotation between him, Frederik Andersen, and Pyotr Kochetkov.
The Hurricanes are favored to win. The Hurricanes are currently second in the Metropolitan Division with 36 points, while the Blue Jackets are toward the bottom with 32 points.
