Columbus Blue Jackets News

Christiansen exited Thursday's 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres after only 4:14 time-on-ice and will not play on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Christiansen is averaging 12:32 time-on-ice and has eight points (1G / 7A) in 68 games this season.

With Elvis Merzlikins (undisclosed) unavailable, the Blue Jackets will turn to Greaves for Thursday's game against the Sabres. Greaves has not appeared in an NHL game since March 17th, when he allowed two goals on 20 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Devils. The 23-year-old netminder has made 16 career starts across three seasons, posting a lowly 5-9-2 record despite an impressive .910 SV%. Greaves and the Blue Jackets enter action on Thursday at -140 on the money line.

The Red Wings likely need a miracle to make the playoffs after their loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, but they will look for a victory on Thursday, rolling with Talbot between the pipes. Talbot has been excellent lately, posting a 2.00 GAA and .934 SV% in four April games (2-1-1). He has a 2.85 GAA and .904 SV% in 44 appearances this season (20-18-4). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as +176 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers team coming off a 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Red Wings likely need a miracle to make the playoffs after their loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, but they will look for a victory on Thursday, likely rolling with Talbot between the pipes. Talbot has been excellent lately, posting a 2.00 GAA and .934 SV% in four April games (2-1-1). He has a 2.85 GAA and .904 SV% in 44 appearances this season (20-18-4). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as +176 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers team coming off a 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jack Johnson will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, allowing Christiansen to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Christiansen has only played one game since March 13th. He is averaging 12:41 time-on-ice and has eight points (1G / 7A) in 66 games this season.

Talbot was excellent in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%), and will return to the crease on Tuesday in a crucial game against the Montreal Canadiens. The 37-year-old Talbot has been excellent lately despite a modest 3-1-1 record, posting a superb 1.72 GAA and .945 SV% in his last five games.

The Red Wings have likely played themselves out of contention for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Still, they are clinging to hope and will be desperate for a win, with Talbot tending the twine on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Talbot was seconds away from his third shutout of the season on Tuesday before allowing the game-tying goal and ultimately falling 2-1 to the St. Louis Blues in overtime despite a stellar 35-save performance (.946 SV%). The 37-year-old Talbot has a 2.92 GAA and .902 SV% in 41 appearances this season (18-17-4).

Jack Johnson will draw back into the Blue Jackets' lineup on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche, sending Severson to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Severson is averaging 19:03 time-on-ice and has 25 points (6G / 19A) in 70 games this season.

The Red Wings will hand Talbot his 37th start of the season when they travel to St. Louis to take on the Blues on Tuesday. Talbot was excellent in his last start, stopping 20 of the 21 shots he faced in a 2-1 victory over the Bruins on Saturday. The 37-year-old netminder owns an 18-17-3 record and a .900 SV% on the season. Talbot and the Red Wings enter action on Tuesday at +140 on the money line.

With Dante Fabbro returning from an undisclosed injury, Christiansen will be the odd man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Christiansen is averaging 12:41 time-on-ice and has eight points (1G / 7A) in 66 games this season.

Fabbro has been battling an undisclosed injury but will be ready to play on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Fabbro is averaging a career-high 21:53 time-on-ice, recording 20 points (6G / 14A), 118 blocks, and 60 hits in 52 games with the Blue Jackets this season.

Fabbro is battling an undisclosed injury but could be ready to play on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Fabbro is averaging a career-high 21:53 time-on-ice, recording 20 points (6G / 14A), 118 blocks, and 60 hits in 52 games with the Blue Jackets this season.