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CBJ PG14 @ Detroit Red Wings — Showcase |
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have a quick turnaround on the ice this afternoon with a Veteran’s Day showcase against the Detroit Red Wings in their first time at Little Caesars Arena this season.
Columbus and Detroit played each other on October 16th in Spencer Martin’s starting debut as a Blue Jacket - to a shutout. Ghost, Larkin, Rasmussen, and Copp had the goals; meanwhile, it was James Reimer’s first win as Wing.
Columbus must get at least one goal scored against the Wings. There has to be a response after getting shrieked on home ice.
After losing earlier in the week in national television, they cannot lose twice. Having the least amount of wins in the east at 4 in 13 games, they need to respond and get back in the win column. Not a good look for the rookie coach in Pascal Vincent if the slump continues.
The Blue Jackets only road win is against Minnesota and that was on October 21. No wins on the road against the East. Only win against the Atlantic is with Tampa. Three game losing streak with one overtime loss. Columbus needs wins and points before they are right back where they were last season.
Projected Lineups
Detroit Red Wings
Alex DeBrincat—Dylan Larkin—Lucas Raymond
Andrew Copp—JT Compher—Austin Czarnik
David Perron—Joe Veleno—Daniel Sprong
Klim Kostin—Michael Rasmussen—Christian Fischer
Jake Wallman—Mortiz Seider
Ben Chariot—Jeff Petry
Olli Maatta—Justin Holl
James Reimer
Ville Husso
Scratched - Shayne Gostisbehere, Robby Fabbri, Alex Lyon
Injured — Matt Luff
Columbus Blue Jackets
Johnny Gaudreau—Boone Jenner—Jack Roslovic
Dmitry Vokornov—Adam Fantilli—Kirill Marchenko
Alexandre Texier—Cole Sillinger—Yegor Chinakov
Justin Danforth—Sean Kuraly—Mathieu Olivier
Zach Werenski—Damnnn Severson
Ivan Provorov—Andrew Peeke
Jake Bean—Erik Gudbranson
Elvis Merzlikins
Spencer Martin
Scratched — David Jiricek, Emil Bemstrom, Adam Boqvist
Injured — Patrik Laine, Daniil Tarasov
Players to Watch
Detroit — Dylan Larkin — quiet last week or so, but is still in top 15 in point scoring. Strong start to the year for the captain.
Columbus — Adam Fantilli — the top pick in Michigan. What a game this could shape out to be. Assist in last game against Dallas.
Predicted Final Score
DET - 2
CBJ - 3
OT
Closing Note
For all the veterans and active members of our armed forces, thank you for everytning you do to protect us. Happy Veterans Day and Remberance Day. Lest we forget.
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