Columbus Blue Jackets News

Severson suffered an upper-body injury late in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens and will be sidelined week-to-week. The 31-year-old defenseman scored a goal in the game before his injury, giving him five points (3G / 2A) in his last five games.

The Red Wings have a back-to-back coming up, and Head Coach Todd McLellan suggested that if Talbot is not ready to suit up, they may need Michal Postava, recently recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL), to serve as John Gibson's backup. Even so, Talbot has been used sparingly lately as the Red Wings try to stay in playoff contention, starting only one game so far this month.

John Beecher will draw back into Calgary's lineup on Thursday, sending Lomberg to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Lomberg is averaging 9:03 time-on-ice an has nine points (4G / 5A) in 57 games this season.

The Red Wings have a back-to-back coming up, and Head Coach Todd McLellan suggested that if Talbot is not ready to suit up, they may recall Sebastian Cossa from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). Even so, Talbot has been used sparingly lately as the Red Wings try to stay in playoff contention, starting only one game so far this month.

Miles Wood will draw into Columbus' lineup on Thursday, resulting in Johnson being a healthy scratch. After a breakout 2024-25 season, with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 68 games, Johnson has had a disappointing 2025-26 season, with only 21 points (7G / 14A) through 68 games. He has three points (1G / 2A) in his last 15 games.

Greaves has been exceptional in the Blue Jackets' late-season push for the playoffs, and will look to continue his winning ways on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old Greaves saved 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Since the beginning of March, he's boasted a solid 2.14 GAA and .916 SV% in eight games (6-1-1). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Canadiens team that has outscored its opposition 12-5 in its last two games (2-0-0).

Andrae did not play in Philadelphia's previous game, but he will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 24-year-old Swedish defenseman is averaging 15:41 time-on-ice and has 13 points (2G / 11A) in 50 games this season.

Greaves was excellent in his previous game, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), but received no goal support, losing 1-0 to the New York Islanders. The strong play is nothing new for the 24-year-old Greaves, who has been tremendous lately, posting a 2.21 GAA and .914 SV% in his last 10 games (7-1-2). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as -136 road favourites against a Flyers team they defeated 2-1 in a shootout earlier this month.

Greaves was tremendous in his previous outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a commanding 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The 24-year-old Greaves has been a key contributor in helping Columbus get within reach of a Wild Card spot, posting an impressive 2.29 GAA and .914 SV% in his last 13 appearances (10-0-2). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -216 home favourites against a New York Rangers team that has been outscored 10-4 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Greaves was tremendous in his previous outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a commanding 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The 24-year-old Greaves has been a key contributor in helping Columbus get within reach of a Wild Card spot, posting an impressive 2.29 GAA and .914 SV% in his last 13 appearances (10-0-2). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -216 home favourites against a New York Rangers team that has been outscored 10-4 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Gudbranson has been sidelined for a week due to an upper-body injury, but will return on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-year-old defenseman is averaging 17:51 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 21 games this season.