The Blue Jackets (22-41-7) and Islanders (37-27-8) will battle for the fourth and final time this season Friday at Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. ET on Bally Sports Ohio.
News
The club announced forward Patrik Laine will miss the next two-to-four weeks with a triceps strain.
Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine is out two-to-four weeks with a triceps strain. #CBJ https://t.co/0jcbksVjsQ
— 1st Ohio Battery (@1stOhioBattery) March 24, 2023
Blue Jackets head coach Brad Larsen said Michael Hutchinson (0-2-1, .875SV%, 4.17 GAA) will start in net tonight.
Notes
Lines and power-play units
Below are the lines and power-play units for tonight's contest.
#CBJ lines at morning skate:
— Coby Maeir (@CobyMaeir) March 24, 2023
Gaudreau-Jenner-Marchenko
Foudy-Roslovic-Johnson
Robinson-Kuraly-Olivier
Pederson-McKown-Bemstrom
Boqvist-Gudbranson
Berni-Peeke
Bayreuther-Blankenburg
Hutchinson
Merzlikins
#CBJ PP units at morning skate:
— Coby Maeir (@CobyMaeir) March 24, 2023
PP1
Point: Boqvist
LW: Marchenko
RW: Gaudreau
Bumper: Roslovic
Net-front: Jenner
PP2
Point: Blankenburg
LW: Bemstrom
RW: Johnson
Bumper: McKown
Net-front: Pederson
After beating the Washington Capitals, the Jackets will aim to win their second straight game against a divisional opponent tonight.
