Blue Jackets vs Flyers Projected Lineups and Status Report

Blue Jackets vs Flyers Preview and Game Details

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers prepare to face off at 7 p.m. ET in an upcoming matchup. Both squads have released their projected lineups and status reports as they finalise preparations for the ice.

Flyers Game Roster Updates

Heading into the flyers game, Philadelphia has made several adjustments to its roster. Cam York was activated from injured reserve and is set to return after missing eight games due to an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday and is expected to miss a minimum of two weeks after reaggravating the upper-body injury that previously sidelined him for nine games. Forward Jacob Gaucher was recalled from Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League on Tuesday, having previously been sent down on Sunday. Additionally, Michael Bunting is anticipated to play after sitting out as a scratch for the previous two contests.

Projected Lineups and Injuries

For the Blue Jackets, Dante Fabbro enters as a game-time decision and is on track to make his season debut following a nine-game absence caused by an upper-body injury. Fabbro participated fully in the team's optional morning skate. The Blue Jackets' injury report lists Ivan Provorov and Isac Lundestrom out with lower-body issues.

On the Philadelphia side, the injury list features Nikita Grebenkin with a back issue, Travis Konecny and Rasmus Ristolainen dealing with upper-body injuries, and Owen Tippett sidelined with an upper-body injury. As fans monitor the latest flyers score trends and team adjustments, both coaching staffs will look to optimize their forward lines and defensive pairings on the ice.

Sources: NHL.com, The New York Times, ESPN.