Goalie Start
Talbot will start Tuesday vs. the Oilers.
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Lomberg (maintenance) will not play on Tuesday.
Lomberg has played in 10 straight games but will get a night off on Tuesday. Lomberg plays a rugged game, so some late-season maintenance will help keep him fresh. Maxim Mamin will replace him on the fourth line.
The Blue Jackets have signed Kent Johnson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Goalie Start
Talbot will start Friday in St. Louis.
Goalie Start
Talbot is scheduled to start Friday in St. Louis.
Nichushkin (illness) will be back in the Avalanche lineup on Friday.
Nichushkin missed Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh but will play Friday in Winnipeg. Nichushkin has quietly had an outstanding season, tallying 19 goals with 21 assists (40 points) in 51 games. Recently he's played an expanded role, averaging an incredible 21:25 TOI/gm in his last 11 games.
Gudbranson (illness) is not on the ice for warmups.
Fabbro (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Tuesday.
Heinen (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Tuesday.
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Nichushkin (illness) is not on the ice for warmups and will not play Tuesday.
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Nichushkin (illness) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Nichushkin is dealing with a non-COVID illness and is questionable to play on Tuesday. He didn't travel with the team initially but is currently on his way to Pittsburgh and may play against the Penguins.
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.
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.
Goalie Start
Talbot will start Sunday in Washington.
Goalie Start
Talbot will start Thursday vs. the Penguins.
Werenski (upper-body) will not play Tuesday vs. the Islanders.
Werenski suffered an upper-body injury in Minnesota on Saturday and will not play Tuesday. Werenski will be replaced by Adam Boqvist at 5v5 and likely on PP1 as well.
Goalie Start
Talbot will start Sunday vs. the Avalanche.
Line Change
Monahan will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Monahan will be a healthy scratch for the first time in his career. Brett Ritchie will draw into the lineup to replace Monahan on the fourth line.
Goalie Start
Talbot will start Thursday vs. the Canucks.