Johnson played only 2:45 time-on-ice on Sunday before exiting the game after taking a stick to the face in the first period. The 37-year-old Johnson hasn't been in the lineup much lately, limited to only 18 games this season, averaging 13:32 time-on-ice and scoring one point (0G / 1A). Jordan Harris will draw into the lineup as his replacement.
The Blue Jackets have lost four straight and will turn to Greaves between the pipes for the third time in the last four games. Despite losing his first two starts of the season last week (0-0-2), Greaves has been serviceable in net, posting a 2.90 GAA and .906 SV%. That said, the Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable +214 road underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team outscoring their opposition 13-4 during a two-game winning streak.
Johnson played only 2:45 time-on-ice on Sunday before exiting the game after taking a stick to the face in the first period. The 37-year-old Johnson hasn't been in the lineup much lately, limited to only 18 games this season, averaging 13:32 time-on-ice and scoring one point (0G / 1A).
Greaves stopped 35 of 37 shots in the Blue Jackets overtime loss to the Capitals on Thursday. It was an outstanding season debut for Greaves, who has been solid when called upon throughout his NHL career. To date, he is 3-7-1 with a 3.30 GAA and .915 SV% in 11 career NHL games since 2023. Greaves would make for a solid spot-start on Saturday, given the Blue Jackets are -173 home favourites vs. the Ducks.
Greaves stopped 35 of 37 shots in the Blue Jackets overtime loss to the Capitals on Thursday. It was an outstanding season debut for Greaves, who has been solid when called upon throughout his NHL career. To date, he is 3-7-1 with a 3.30 GAA and .915 SV% in 11 career NHL games since 2023. Greaves would make for a solid spot-start on Saturday, given the Blue Jackets are -173 home favourites vs. the Ducks.
Harris will be the odd-man out on Thursday as Jack Johnson draws back into the lineup. Harris has zero goals and just one assist in 19 games this season.
Johnson will make his first appearance since November 21st as Jordan Harris is the odd man out on Thursday. Johnson has zero goals and just one assist in 15 games this season.
Tyler Motte will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, allowing Fischer to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Fischer is averaging 11:31 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 25 games this season.
Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason made it clear on Wednesday that he was optimistic about Olivier's availability on Thursday. He suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers but will not miss any game time. The 27-year-old Olivier has 11 points (8G / 3A) in 28 games this season.
Pyyhtia has not played the past two games for the Blue Jackets but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 22-year-old is averaging 13:46 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in 18 games this season.
Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason was optimistic that Danforth will be able to play on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Danforth is averaging a career-high 15:20 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 25 games this season.
Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason was optimistic that Olivier will be able to play on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. He suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. The 27-year-old Olivier has 11 points (8G / 3A) in 28 games this season.
Marrelli was a third-round pick, 86th overall, of the Blue Jackets in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old Toronto native is in his fourth OHL season with the Oshawa Generals, including scoring 40 points (14G / 26A) in 30 games this season.
Between Daniil Tarasov and Elvis Merzlikins, the Blue Jackets have allowed five or more goals in three of their last four games (1-3-0). As such, the Blue Jackets will turn to Greaves between the pipes for his first NHL game of the season. The 23-year-old Greaves has played 10 career NHL games (7-3-0), posting a 3.44 GAA and .912 SV%. He has a 3.21 GAA and .902 SV% in 15 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) this season.
Chinakhov has not played since November 27th, missing seven games due to an upper-body injury, and has retroactively been placed on Injured Reserve. Before his injury, the 23-year-old Chinakhov was averaging a career-high 17:01 time-on-ice, scoring 14 points (7G / 7A) in 21 games.
Greaves' call-up could be an indication that Elvis Merzlikins or Daniil Tarasov are battling injuries but nothing has been announced yet. The 23-year-old Greaves served as a backup with Columbus earlier this season but has predominantly been in the AHL, recording a 3.21 GAA and .902 SV% in 15 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
Merzlikins was stellar in his previous outing, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, and will return to the crease for a third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 30-year-old Merzlikins has a 2.95 GAA and .893 SV% in 18 games this season (18-9-2). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as slight -111 home favorites against a Flyers club riding a three-game losing skid.
