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Boborvsky will start Saturday vs. the Hurricanes.

Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Blue Jackets’ loss to the Senators on Thursday. Bobrovsky has stopped 50 of 53 shots (.943 SV%) since returning from a three-game absence due to an illness. One of those games was against the Hurricanes, who he’ll face again tonight—he stopped 24 of 25 shots in a 4-1 win vs. Carolina on Tuesday.

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McCabe (shoulder) is doubtful for Saturday’s game.

McCabe left Friday’s game after playing just 56 seconds and did not return. McCabe left with a shoulder injury after falling to the ice in a collision and likely won’t be in the lineup on Saturday. The Sabres recalled Casey Nelson on Saturday morning, which suggests McCabe is out.

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Bobrovsky leads the Blue Jackets onto the ice for warmups.

Bobrovsky made 24 saves on 25 shots in the Blue Jackets’ win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. It was a nice return to the crease for Bobrovsky, who has won 16 of his last 17 starts entering play on Thursday. Bobrovsky will face a Senators team that has won three of their last four—Bob is 16-3-0 with a 1.79 GAA and .940 SV% on home ice.

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Bobrovsky is expected to start Thursday vs. the Senators.

Bobrovsky made 24 saves on 25 shots in the Blue Jackets’ win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. It was a nice return to the crease for Bobrovsky, who has won 16 of his last 17 starts entering play on Thursday. Bobrovsky will face a Senators team that has won three of their last four—Bob is 16-3-0 with a 1.79 GAA and .940 SV% on home ice.

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Rielly (lower-body) is day-to-day and will not play on Thursday.

Rielly left Tuesday’s game with a lower-body injury after crashing into the boards and retired to the dressing room after playing just 2:57 TOI. Rielly is day-to-day and will not play Thursday, which means that Frank Corrado will draw into the lineup for the second time this season.

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Bobrovsky (illness) will return to the Blue Jackets crease on Tuesday.

Bobrovsky missed the last three games with an illness, but will start tonight vs. the Hurricanes. In his last start, Bob stopped 25 of 26 shots in a win over the Flyers. The 28-year-old has gone 15-3-0 with a 1.84 GAA and .939 SV% in 18 starts at Nationwide Arena this season—he’ll face a Hurricanes team that ranks 11th in the NHL in scoring (2.77 GF/PG).

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Bobrovsky will return to the crease on Friday.

Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Blue Jackets’ win over the Flyers on Sunday. Bobrovsky was held out of the lineup on Tuesday, but is expected to be back in the crease tonight in Tampa Bay. Bobrovsky has faced the Lightning twice already—he went 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .927 SV% in the first two meetings.

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Bobrovsky (illness) is expected to start Friday in Tampa Bay.

Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Blue Jackets’ win over the Flyers on Sunday. Bobrovsky was held out of the lineup on Tuesday, but is expected to be back in the crease tonight in Tampa Bay. Bobrovsky has faced the Lightning twice already—he went 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .927 SV% in the first two meetings.

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Bobrovsky (illness) will not play on Tuesday.

Bobrovsky was coming off of a really strong outing on Sunday, but will sit tonight in Carolina. On Monday the Blue Jackets waived Curtis McElhinney and called up Anton Forsberg, who will make his season debut tonight. Bobrovsky is considered day-to-day and should be ready to start on of the Blue Jackets games in Florida on Friday and Saturday.

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Bobrovsky will start Sunday vs. the Flyers.

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 23 shots in the Blue Jackets’ loss in Washington on Thursday. The loss snapped a personal 14-game winning streak for Bob, who leads the NHL in wins (25), tied for fourth in SV% (.930) and tied for fifth in GAA (2.03). Tonight he will face his former team for the seventh time in his career—he has gone 5-1-0 in the first six meetings.

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Bobrovsky will likely start Sunday vs. the Flyers.

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 23 shots in the Blue Jackets’ loss in Washington on Thursday. The loss snapped a personal 14-game winning streak for Bob, who leads the NHL in wins (25), tied for fourth in SV% (.930) and tied for fifth in GAA (2.03). Tonight he will face his former team for the seventh time in his career—he has gone 5-1-0 in the first six meetings.

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Rielly missed the Maple Leafs’ morning skate, but will play in New Jersey.

Rielly was given the morning off in New Jersey, but will be in the lineup vs. the Devils. Rielly has had a solid season, picking up 17 points (1G / 16A) across 37 games. Rielly is on-pace for a career-high 186 shots and his 1.2 shooting percentage should improve and he will start finding the back of the net with more regularity.

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Bobrovsky will start Thursday in Washington.

Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 22 shots in the Blue Jackets’ win over the Oilers on Tuesday. Bobrovsky has now won 14 consecutive games while posting a ridiculous 1.64 GAA and .941 SV%. He will look to continue the streak tonight in Washington—he has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.49 GAA and .930 SV% in his first two games vs. the Capitals.

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Bobrovsky is slated to start Thursday in Washington.

Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 22 shots in the Blue Jackets’ win over the Oilers on Tuesday. Bobrovsky has now won 14 consecutive games while posting a ridiculous 1.64 GAA and .941 SV%. He will look to continue the streak tonight in Washington—he has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.49 GAA and .930 SV% in his first two games vs. the Capitals.

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