The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Utah Mammoth tonight at the Delta Center. Here's a look at the projected lineups for both teams.

Columbus Blue Jackets (18-19-7)

The Blue Jackets are coming off a tough 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, extending their losing streak to four games. During this skid, they've been averaging 2.3 goals per game while allowing 4.8. Goaltender Jet Greaves is expected to start after Elvis Merzlikins made 27 saves in the loss against the Avalanche.

Here's the projected lineup:

• Forwards:
  • Dimitri Voronkov - Adam Fantilli - Kirill Marchenko
  • Boone Jenner - Sean Monahan - Kent Johnson
  • Cole Sillinger - Charlie Coyle - Mathieu Olivier
  • Zach Aston-Reese - Brendan Gaunce - Mikael Pyyhtia
• Defensemen:
  • Zach Werenski - Denton Mateychuk
  • Ivan Provorov - Damon Severson
  • Egor Zamula - Dante Fabbro
• Goalies:
  • Jet Greaves (Likely starter)
  • Elvis Merzlikins

Jake Christiansen and Danton Heinen are expected to be scratched. The Blue Jackets have a number of players on the injured list, including Erik Gudbranson (hip), Isac Lundestrom (lower body), Brendan Smith (knee surgery), Miles Wood (lower body), and Mason Marchment (upper body).

Utah Mammoth (22-20-3)

The Utah Mammoth are on a hot streak, having won their last three games. On Friday, they defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2. They have won four of their last five averaging 3.6 goals per game while allowing 2.2 goals per game. The Mammoth are looking to solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff picture.

Here's the projected lineup:

• Forwards:
  • Clayton Keller - Nick Schmaltz - Lawson Crouse
  • JJ Peterka - Barrett Hayton - Dylan Guenther
  • Michael Carcone - Jack McBain - Daniil But
  • Brandon Tanev - Kevin Stenlund - Alexander Kerfoot
• Defensemen:
  • Mikhail Sergachev - Sean Durzi
  • Nate Schmidt - John Marino
  • Ian Cole - Nick DeSimone
• Goalies:
  • Karel Vejmelka
  • Vitek Vanecek

Olli Maatta, Liam O'Brien, and Kailer Yamamoto are expected to be scratched. Logan Cooley is currently injured with a lower body injury.

Additional Information

Neither team held a morning skate today. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FDSNOH and Utah16.

The Mammoth are returning to the playoff picture in the Western Conference and are currently a single point out of the final Wild Card spot. Goalie Karel Vejmelka has a 2.63 GAA with a .900 SV%.

Looking ahead, the Utah Mammoth are set to host the 2027 NHL Winter Classic against the Colorado Avalanche at Rice-Eccles Stadium.