Projected Lineups: Blue Jackets vs. Kraken Clash
The Blue Jackets and Kraken are set to face off in an exciting NHL matchup. Both teams have shown competitive play this season, making this clash highly anticipated. Below is a detailed look at the projected lineups and current team statuses.
Projected Lineups: Blue Jackets vs. Kraken Clash
Blue Jackets Projected Lineup
- Boone Jenner — Sean Monahan — Kent Johnson
- Dmitri Voronkov — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Yegor Chinakhov — Charlie Coyle — Mathieu Olivier
- Zach Aston-Reese — Luca Del Bel Belluz — Isac Lundestrom
- Zach Werenski — Ivan Provorov
- Denton Mateychuk — Damon Severson
- Jake Christiansen — Dante Fabbro
- Goalies: Elvis Merzlikins, Jet Greaves
Kraken Projected Lineup
- Jaden Schwartz — Matty Beniers — Kaapo Kakko
- Mason Marchment — Chandler Stephenson — Jordan Eberle
- Berkly Catton — Shane Wright — Ryan Winterton
- Tye Kartye — Ben Meyers — Eeli Tolvanen
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren — Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans — Jamie Oleksiak
- Goalies: Matt Murray, Philipp Grubauer
Injury Updates and Status Report
The Blue Jackets are dealing with a few key injuries. Forward Cole Sillinger and Erik Gudbranson are sidelined due to illness and injury, respectively. They both missed the last game against the Edmonton Oilers, which ended in a 5-4 overtime loss. Sean Monahan and Mathieu Olivier also had health concerns but participated in the game.
Following the loss, Boone Jenner adapted to a new role, moving up the lineup to fill the void left by Wood. During this game, he managed to contribute with a goal and an assist. Lundestrom and Aston-Reese were also included in the last match and will likely remain in the line-up if Sillinger and Wood are unable to return.
The Kraken have their own challenges, including several injuries among key players. Forward Joey Daccord is out with an upper body injury, and Frederick Gaudreau is nursing a similar issue. Gaudreau has been absent for the last 11 games and wore a non-contact jersey during the morning skate.
As both teams prepare for this critical match-up, fans are eagerly watching how the lineups will influence the outcome of this clash.
