Nichushkin was an unexpected late scratch before Monday's game against the Washington Capitals because of the upper-body injury. Nichushkin was involved in a small "fender bender" but reportedly did not suffer any major injuries. The 30-year-old Nichushkin recorded an assist in his most recent game, snapping a six-game scoreless skid. He has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 38 games this season.
Nichushkin was an unexpected late scratch before Monday's game against the Washington Capitals because of an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old Nichushkin recorded an assist in his most recent game, snapping a six-game scoreless skid. He has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 38 games this season.
Fabbro exited Saturday's 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period because of a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old Fabbro has seven points (3G / 4A) in 48 games and will miss approximately a week.
Before Rick Bowness assumed head coaching duties in Columbus, Merzlikins had been an afterthought between the pipes, starting only three games in over a month. The 31-year-old Latvian goalie seems to have, at least temporarily, gained the trust of the new coaching staff, as he is poised to start for a third straight game. He has won two straight and saved 59 of 63 shots (.937 SV%) in the process.
Pyyhtia made his season debut earlier this month and scored one goal in five games for the Blue Jackets. The 24-year-old Pyyhtia will return to the AHL, where he has 22 points (7G / 15A) in 23 games with Cleveland this season.
Severson has been battling an illness, but he will return from a one-game absence on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 31-year-old Severson is averaging 19:58 time-on-ice and has 17 points (3G / 14A) in 45 games this season.
Gudbranson has been plagued with injuries this season, missing two weeks in early October with a lower-body injury, returning for a game, suffering a hip injury, and has been sidelined for nearly three months. The 33-year-old Gudbranson is in his 15th NHL season, his fourth with the Blue Jackets, and was set to be a lineup-regular this season after being limited to only 16 games in 2024-25 because of a shoulder injury.
Merzlikins has only played two games in the last five weeks, but he will get a chance to showcase his abilities in Rick Bowness' second game as the Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old Merzlikins started the season in a timeshare with Jet Greaves, but quickly lost the trust of the coaching staff, allowing three or more goals in his last 12 games (4-7-1) while posting a dreadful 4.24 GAA and .861 SV%. The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as -159 home favorites against a plummeting Vancouver Canucks team that is on an eight-game losing streak (0-6-2).
Gudbranson has been plagued with injuries this season, missing two weeks in early October with a lower-body injury, returning for a game, suffering a hip injury, and has been sidelined for nearly three months. The 33-year-old Gudbranson is in his 15th NHL season, his fourth with the Blue Jackets, and was set to be a lineup-regular this season after being limited to only 16 games in 2024-25 because of a shoulder injury.
Talbot will get the nod for the tail-end of Detroit's back-to-back after serving as John Gibson's backup on Monday. Talbot was tagged with the loss in his last start, allowing four goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss in Pittsburgh on New Year's Day. The 38-year-old brings an 11-6-3 record and .888 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup, where the Red Wings enter action at +110 on the money line.
Severson is a surprise scratch on Tuesday, as the Jackets did not announce his absence prior to warmups. Dysin Mayo will draw into the lineup in his place.
With new head coach Rick Bowness behind the bench for the Blue Jackets, they will turn to Greaves to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 24-year-old Greaves was solid in his most recent outing, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Utah Mammoth. He has a 2.71 GAA and .908 SV% in 31 games this season (13-12-6). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Flames team that has scored just five combined goals in their last four games (1-3-0).
Mateychuk suffered an upper-body injury in his first shift of the Sunday's game and exited shortly after. The 21-year-old Mateychuk has recently been playing on the Blue Jackets' top defensive pair alongside Zach Werenski. Mateychuk is averaging 20:20 time-on-ice and has 21 points (8G / 13A) in 44 games this season.
With new head coach Rick Bowness behind the bench for the Blue Jackets, they will turn to Greaves to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 24-year-old Greaves was solid in his most recent outing, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Utah Mammoth. He has a 2.71 GAA and .908 SV% in 31 games this season (13-12-6). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Flames team that has scored just five combined goals in their last four games (1-3-0).
Garland has not played in two weeks, but will return from his injury on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 29-year-old Garland has 22 points (7G / 5A) in 33 games this season. Kiefer Sherwood is battling an undisclosed injury and will draw out of the lineup to accommodate Garlands' return.
