Columbus Blue Jackets News

Copley allowed six goals on 31 shorts (.806 SV%) in his worst start of the season, a loss vs. Buffalo his last time out. Despite his struggles Tuesday, Copley will take the crease for the third time in for Los Angeles games, as he has a 2-1-0 record, a .884 SV% and a 3.33 GAA. He gets arguably the toughest draw in the league in the Boston Bruins, who have won their last two games and are 2nd in the NHL in both goals per game (3.86) and shots (35.0).

Talbot stopped all 32 shots he faced to pick up his first shutout as a member of the Senators with a win over Anaheim in his last start. The 35-year-old has been enjoying a solid opening season in Ottawa, with his 6-7-0 record, .917 SV% and 2.55 GAA. He will take on the Montreal Canadiens, who rank 25th in goals per game (2.86) and 30th in shots (29.3).

Talbot stopped all 32 shots he faced to pick up his first shutout as a member of the Senators with a win over Anaheim in his last start. The 35-year-old has been enjoying a solid opening season in Ottawa, with his 6-7-0 record, .917 SV% and 2.55 GAA. He will take on the Montreal Canadiens, who rank 25th in goals per game (2.86) and 30th in shots (29.3).

Copley stopped 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) as he picked up his second victory in as many starts with a win over Montreal. Since being recalled last week from Ontario (AHL), Copley has been sensational, with a 2-0-0 record, .927 SV% and 2.00 GAA. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who are on a two-game losing streak but rank second in the NHL in goals per game (3.86).

White will be back in the Ducks' lineup after missing the last two games as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old has one assist, nine SOG, six PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 14 games this season.

Merzlikins allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) but still picked up the victory as he defeated Los Angeles in his last start. It has been a tough go so far for the 28-year-old, with a 4-7-0 record, .862 SV% and 4.83 GAA. He faces the Florida Panthers, who have lost three of their last four games but are first in the NHL in shots per game (37.8).

The Canadiens will be without Monahan's services for a while as he is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old has been having a resurgent first season in Montreal, with six goals and 17 points with 55 SOG and 16 PIMs through 25 games this season.

Copley stopped 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) as he picked up his second victory in as many starts with a win over Montreal. Since being recalled last week from Ontario (AHL), Copley has been sensational, with a 2-0-0 record, .927 SV% and 2.00 GAA. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who are on a two-game losing streak but rank second in the NHL in goals per game (3.86).

Merzlikins allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) but still picked up the victory as he defeated Los Angeles in his last start. It has been a tough go so far for the 28-year-old, with a 4-7-0 record, .862 SV% and 4.83 GAA. He faces the Florida Panthers, who have lost three of their last four games but are first in the NHL in shots per game (37.8).

Talbot was not on the ice for the Senators' morning skate and is considered a game-time decision. It sounds like Talbot is dealing with an illness and will start if he's able to but will give way to Anton Forsberg if he's not 100 percent. Monitor Talbot's status as the Senators hit the ice for warmups at 7:00 PM ET.

Greaves did not see any NHL action in his short stint with the Blue Jackets and will head back to Cleveland (AHL) where he has struggled so far this season. In 10 games, he has a 4-3-4 record, a .878 SV% and a 4.10 GAA.

Nichuskin has not played since October 25th due to a foot injury but is a game-time decision Friday to return to the injury-riddled Colorado Avalanche. Prior to his injury, the 27-year-old was one of the NHL's hottest players with seven goals, five assists and 26 SOG through only seven games to start the season.

Christiansen has sat out Columbus' last two contests as a healthy scratch but will draw back into the lineup Friday as they take on Calgary. The 23-year-old has an assist, 11 SOG and is a -4 plus/minus through 10 games of limited action this season.

Monahan suffered an undisclosed injury midway through Monday's overtime loss in Vancouver. With Monahan out and Brendan Gallagher still dealing with an injury, the Canadiens will dress seven defensemen on Tuesday.