Marchment's tests came back negative, a huge positive for the Stars, but he remains sore and will be a game-time decision on Friday against the New York Rangers. The 29-year-old Marchment has played exclusively alongside Matt Duchene this season and is pacing for the best offensive output of his career, with 27 points (12G / 15A) in 30 games.
Jet Greaves started three of the last four games for the Blue Jackets, but he has been reassigned to Cleveland (AHL), opening the door for Merzlikins to return to the crease on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 30-year-old Merzlikins has allowed nine goals in his last two games (0-2-0), posting a .830 SV%, and has a 3.11 GAA and .887 SV% in 20 games this season (9-9-2). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as +191 home underdogs against a Devils squad outscoring their opposition 11-3 during a three-game winning streak.
Malatesta was a fifth-round pick, 133rd overall, of the Blue Jackets in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old made his NHL debut last season, scoring four points (2G / 2A) in 11 games with Columbus. He has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 25 games with Cleveland (AHL) this season.
Jet Greaves started three of the last four games for the Blue Jackets, but he has been reassigned to Cleveland (AHL), opening the door for Merzlikins to return to the crease on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 30-year-old Merzlikins has allowed nine goals in his last two games (0-2-0), posting a .830 SV%, and has a 3.11 GAA and .887 SV% in 20 games this season (9-9-2). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as +191 home underdogs against a Devils squad outscoring their opposition 11-3 during a three-game winning streak.
Gaunce has 177 games of NHL experience, scoring 28 career points (13G / 15A), but has primarily been an AHL played the past few seasons. The 30-year-old defenseman has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 21 games with the Iowa Wild (AHL) this season.
Fabbro exited Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning early in the second period after a knee-on-knee collision with Conor Geekie. There is no update on Fabbro's status but he was in clear discomfort while leaving the ice. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:19 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 24 games this season.
Despite failing to record a victory, Greaves was serviceable for the Blue Jackets, posting a 3.30 GAA and .895 SV% while playing three of the last four games (0-1-2). The 23-year-old Greaves served as a backup with Columbus earlier this season but has predominantly been in the AHL, recording a 3.21 GAA and .902 SV% in 15 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
The Blue Jackets have lost four straight and will turn to Greaves between the pipes for the third time in the last four games. Despite losing his first two starts of the season last week (0-0-2), Greaves has been serviceable in net, posting a 2.90 GAA and .906 SV%. That said, the Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable +214 road underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team outscoring their opposition 13-4 during a two-game winning streak.
Gaunce is yet to make his Wild debut after signing a two-way contract in the off-season. The 30-year-old forward has registered 13 goals and 15 assists in 177 career NHL games split between the Canucks, Bruins, and Blue Jackets.
Greaves stopped 35 of 37 shots in the Blue Jackets overtime loss to the Capitals on Thursday. It was an outstanding season debut for Greaves, who has been solid when called upon throughout his NHL career. To date, he is 3-7-1 with a 3.30 GAA and .915 SV% in 11 career NHL games since 2023. Greaves would make for a solid spot-start on Saturday, given the Blue Jackets are -173 home favourites vs. the Ducks.
Greaves stopped 35 of 37 shots in the Blue Jackets overtime loss to the Capitals on Thursday. It was an outstanding season debut for Greaves, who has been solid when called upon throughout his NHL career. To date, he is 3-7-1 with a 3.30 GAA and .915 SV% in 11 career NHL games since 2023. Greaves would make for a solid spot-start on Saturday, given the Blue Jackets are -173 home favourites vs. the Ducks.
Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason made it clear on Wednesday that he was optimistic about Olivier's availability on Thursday. He suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers but will not miss any game time. The 27-year-old Olivier has 11 points (8G / 3A) in 28 games this season.
Pyyhtia has not played the past two games for the Blue Jackets but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 22-year-old is averaging 13:46 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in 18 games this season.
Emil Andrae will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, allowing Zamula draw back into the lineup. The 24-year-old Zamula is averaging 15:52 time-on-ice and has six points (1G / 5A) in 19 games this season.
Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason was optimistic that Olivier will be able to play on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. He suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. The 27-year-old Olivier has 11 points (8G / 3A) in 28 games this season.
Marrelli was a third-round pick, 86th overall, of the Blue Jackets in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old Toronto native is in his fourth OHL season with the Oshawa Generals, including scoring 40 points (14G / 26A) in 30 games this season.
