Boqvist missed the Blue Jackets' previous two games due to an upper-body injury and will return to Columbus' lineup Friday vs. Toronto. The 22-year-old who scored double-digit goals last season (11 G) has 10 assists, 25 SOG, and a -4 plus/minus through 19 games this season prior to the injury.
Blankenburg missed the Blue Jackets' previous three games due to an upper-body injury but will return to Columbus' lineup Friday as they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old has three goals, four assists, 24 SOG, and a -6 plus/minus through 15 games prior to the injury.
Korpisalo allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) for his third loss in four games as he was defeated by Washington in overtime in his last start. The 28-year-old has taken over the starting job in Columbus, due to his health and his 8-9-3 record, 3.35 GAA and .906 SV%. He takes on the New York Rangers, who have won their last three games and will be debuting Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola.
Shesterkin stopped 22 of 25 shots (.880 SV%) for his second win in three games as he beat Vancouver in his previous start. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner likely will not be reclaiming the award, but has still been incredibly solid, with his 22-8-7 record, 2.47 GAA and .917 SV%. He takes on the Seattle Kraken, who have lost their last two games after a 3-1 defeat to New Jersey last game but are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.49).
Korpisalo allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) for his third loss in four games as he was defeated by Washington in overtime in his last start. The 28-year-old has taken over the starting job in Columbus, due to his health and his 8-9-3 record, 3.35 GAA and .906 SV%. He takes on the New York Rangers, who have won their last three games and will be debuting Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola.
Harris has a goal, 10 assists, 48 SOG, 18 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 47 games this season and has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $2.8 Million ($1.4 Million AAV) with the Montreal Canadiens. The deal will make the 22-year-old a Canadien until at least the end of the 2024-25 season.
Thompson stopped 36 of 38 shots (.947 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated in overtime by the New York Islanders in his last start. The 25-year-old rookie was an NHL All-star due to his 19-13-3 record, 2.69 GAA and .913 SV%. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who have lost their last two games and are 21st in the NHL in goals per game (3.0).
Paul left Tuesday's game with an undisclosed injury and did not return. Head coach Jon Cooper said Paul will not play Thursday vs. Colorado.
Husso allowed four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he was defeated by Edmonton in his previous start. The 28-year-old has enjoyed an up-and-down first season in Detroit, with his 17-12-5 record, but mediocre 3.03 GAA and .900 SV%. He will take on the Calgary Flames, who lost their last game 5-4 to the New York Rangers in overtime but are 2nd in the NHL in shots per game (35.4).
Blackwood allowed five goals on 40 shots (.875 SV%) for his fourth loss in five games as he was defeated by Nashville in his previous start. The Devils' backup net minder has been shaken when called up this season, with his 6-4-2 record, 3.21 GAA and .894 SV%. He takes on the Seattle Kraken, who are coming off a 4-0 shutout loss to the New York Islanders but are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.54).
Schultz last played on January 17th due to an undisclosed injury and has been activated off the injured reserve Thursday and will be in the Kranken's lineup. The 32-year-old will make a welcome return as he had five goals, 19 assists, 59 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 42 games prior to his injury.
Schenn has three goals, 15 assists, 67 SOG, 69 PIMs and is a +8 plus/minus through 51 games this season but will be a game-time decision as the Canucks take on the Islanders as he deals with an undisclosed injury.
Grubauer stopped 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) for his first win in three starts as he beat Columbus in his previous start. The 31-year-old has struggled mightily this season although being on one of the league's best defensive teams, with his 5-8-2 record, 3.03 GAA and .897 SV%. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who have won four of their last five games after a 5-4 overtime win over Vancouver in their last start.
