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Johnson will be a healthy scratch in Montreal on Thursday.

Miles Wood will draw into Columbus' lineup on Thursday, resulting in Johnson being a healthy scratch. After a breakout 2024-25 season, with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 68 games, Johnson has had a disappointing 2025-26 season, with only 21 points (7G / 14A) through 68 games. He has three points (1G / 2A) in his last 15 games.

Kent Johnson
Greaves will start in Montreal on Thursday.

Greaves has been exceptional in the Blue Jackets' late-season push for the playoffs, and will look to continue his winning ways on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old Greaves saved 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Since the beginning of March, he's boasted a solid 2.14 GAA and .916 SV% in eight games (6-1-1). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Canadiens team that has outscored its opposition 12-5 in its last two games (2-0-0).

Jet Greaves
Greaves will start Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Greaves was excellent in his previous game, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), but received no goal support, losing 1-0 to the New York Islanders. The strong play is nothing new for the 24-year-old Greaves, who has been tremendous lately, posting a 2.21 GAA and .914 SV% in his last 10 games (7-1-2). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as -136 road favourites against a Flyers team they defeated 2-1 in a shootout earlier this month.

Jet Greaves
Greaves will start vs. New York on Thursday.

Greaves was tremendous in his previous outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a commanding 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The 24-year-old Greaves has been a key contributor in helping Columbus get within reach of a Wild Card spot, posting an impressive 2.29 GAA and .914 SV% in his last 13 appearances (10-0-2). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -216 home favourites against a New York Rangers team that has been outscored 10-4 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Jet Greaves
Greaves is in the starter's crease at Columbus' morning skate.

Greaves was tremendous in his previous outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a commanding 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The 24-year-old Greaves has been a key contributor in helping Columbus get within reach of a Wild Card spot, posting an impressive 2.29 GAA and .914 SV% in his last 13 appearances (10-0-2). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -216 home favourites against a New York Rangers team that has been outscored 10-4 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Jet Greaves
Gudbranson (upper-body) will return to the Blue Jackets lineup for Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes.

Gudbranson has been sidelined for a week due to an upper-body injury, but will return on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-year-old defenseman is averaging 17:51 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 21 games this season.

Erik Gudbranson
Greaves will start vs. Carolina on Tuesday.

Greaves was stellar in his most recent outing, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in a 2-1 shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers, and will look to carry that momentum in Tuesday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 24-year-old Greaves has been a key contributor in the Blue Jackets' recent run to get themselves into playoff contention, posting a solid 2.40 GAA and .910 SV% in his last 12 appearances (9-0-2). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as +115 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team that has scored four or more goals in five of their last six games (4-2-0).

Jet Greaves
Lomberg will draw back into Calgary's lineup in Detroit on Monday.

Adam Klapka will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Lomberg to re-enter the lineup for the first time in a week. The 31-year-old Lomberg is averaging 9:03 time-on-ice, recording nine points (4G / 5A), 59 penalty minutes, and 122 hits in 55 games this season.

Ryan Lomberg