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Merzlikins will start Tuesday in San Jose.
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Merzlikins will start Saturday in Los Angeles.
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Johnson is expected to make his NHL debut on Wednesday.
Johnson has some immigration stuff to get sorted before making his NHL debut but the Blue Jackets are anticipating him playing vs. the Canadiens. The 19-year-old had eight goals with 29 assists (37 points) in 32 games during his sophomore season at the University of Michigan. He's expected to start on a line with Justin Danforth and Oliver Bjorkstrand.
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Merzlikins will start Wednesday vs. Montreal.
Fabbro (upper-body) will draw back into the Predators lineup on Tuesday.
Fabbro missed Sunday's game in Pittsburgh but will replace Matt Benning in the lineup on Tuesday. Fabbro will likely be back on the top pair with Roman Josi and comes in with seven assists in his last 16 games.
Wood (hip) will be shutdown for the rest of the season.
Wood made his season debut on March 27th after undergoing hip surgery and played just three games. With the Devils out of the playoff picture they are likely just playing it safe with Wood, to ensure he's 100 percent for next season.
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Merzlikins will start Saturday in Detroit.
The Blue Jackets have signed Kent Johnson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Gudbranson (illness) is not on the ice for warmups.
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Merzlikins will start Thursday vs. the Flyers.
Fabbro (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Tuesday.
Wood (hip) is expected to be back in the Devils lineup on Tuesday.
Wood was held out of the lineup for the last two games as he works his way back from hip surgery. In his first two games of the season, Wood was pointless with a minus-1 rating, four PIMS and two shots on goal.
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Merzlikins will start Tuesday in Philadelphia.
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Merzlikins will start Monday vs. the Bruins.
Christiansen will draw into the Blue Jackets lineup on Monday.
Christiansen was recalled from the AHL on Sunday and will replace Dean Kukan in the lineup on Monday. The 22-year-old has spent most of the season in the AHL, scoring 12 goals with 30 assists (42 points) in 54 games. During his time with the Blue Jackets, he has one goal in four games while averaging 10:33 TOI/gm.
Chinakhov (upper-body) will not play Monday vs. the Bruins.
Chinakhov suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's game in Boston and will not play in the rematch on Monday. Carson Meyer will make his NHL debut to replace Chinakhov.
Werenski (upper-body) will return to the Blue Jackets lineup on Monday.
Werenski missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Monday vs. the Bruins. Werenski will be back on the top pair with Andrew Peeke and the top power-play unit. Werenski has tallied 17 points (4G / 13A) in his last 18 games.
Monahan has been placed on LTIR and will undergo season-ending surgery on his hip.
Monahan has had a tough season, playing primarily in the Flames' bottom-6 and will end his season prematurely due to hip surgery. The Flames acquired Ryan Carpenter from the Blackhawks at the trade deadline and he will likely serve as a full-time replacement for Monahan.
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Merzlikins will start Saturday in Boston.
Wood (hip) will not play Saturday afternoon vs. the Panthers.
Wood played two games in a row after missing six months following hip surgery, so he'll just get an extra day off. The Devils have a back-to-back on Saturday/Sunday, so there's a chance Wood could be back in tomorrow.