Zamula will miss Saturday's game with an illness.
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Fasching (lower-body) is day-to-day and will not play on Saturday.
Fasching will draw into the Islanders lineup on Thursday.
Fasching will take the place of Matt Martin, who is out with an illness. Fasching has three goals and five assists in 34 games this season.
Werenski (ankle) has been activated off the Injured Reserve and is expected to return Thursday.
Werenski has been out of the lineup since December 27th, missing 10 straight games, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. He has been a solid contributor for the Blue Jackets on the blueline this season, scoring 19 points, all assists, in his last 23 games before his injury. Expect Werenski to regain his position as the quarterback on the Blue Jackets' top powerplay unit. David Jiricek was reassigned to the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL in a corresponding move.
Weresnki (ankle) appears set to return to Columbus' lineup Thursday vs. Calgary.
Werenski has been out of the lineup since December 27th, missing 10 straight games, but is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. He has been a solid contributor for the Blue Jackets on the blueline this season, scoring 19 points, all assists, in his last 23 games before his injury. Expect Werenski to regain his position as the quarterback on the Blue Jackets' top powerplay unit.
Goalie Start
Elvis Merzlikins will start Tuesday in Edmonton.
After serving as the backup for six straight games, Merzlikins will start for the third straight time on Tuesday evening. Merzlikins allowed four goals on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils, his first regulation loss since the beginning of December. Before that, Merzlikins was sporting a respectable .905 SV% in his last seven appearances (3-0-3). That said, Merzlikins and the Blue Jackets are overwhelming +298 road underdogs against a scorching Edmonton Oilers club searching for their 14th straight victory.
Fabbro will draw back into Nashville's lineup Monday vs. Florida.
Tyson Barrie will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Fabbro to re-enter the Predators' lineup. Before being a healthy scratch on Saturday, Fabbro played 11 straight games, tallying two points (0G / 2A).
Marchment (illness) return Sunday vs. New York.
Marchment (illness) will be out Saturday vs. New Jersey.
Fabbro will be a healthy scratch Saturday vs. Arizona.
Brendan Smith (sprained right knee) has been placed on the Injured Reserve.
Smith was placed on the Injured Reserve retroactive to January 15th Thursday so that the Devils' could open up cap space to recall Santeria Hatakka. The 34-year-old Smith left New Jersey's game Monday vs. Boston due to a sprained right knee and will be forced to miss an extended period of time. He has five points (1G/4A) in 34 games played so far in 2023-24.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Friday vs. New Jersey.
After not playing for six straight games, a strong outing in the Blue Jackets last contest on Tuesday has prompted them to turn to Merzlikins again on Friday. The Latvian netminder saved 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, his first win since December 14th. Merzlikins and the Blue Jackets are +134 home underdogs against a struggling and injury-depleted New Jersey Devils squad that has lost two straight, being outscored 6-2.
Jenner (jaw) is expected to return to the Blue Jackets' lineup Friday vs. New Jersey.
Jenner has not played since December 8th, missing the last 15 games, but is slated to make his return to the Blue Jackets lineup on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. Before his injury, Jenner was one of a few bright spots in a miserable season for the Blue Jackets, scoring 18 points (13G / 5A), firing 80 shots on goals, and registering 44 hits in 29 games.
Smith (sprained knee) will be out for "a little bit of time" according to Head Coach Lindy Ruff.
Smith exited the Devils' last game early in the first period after playing only 2:43 time-on-ice with a sprained knee. Before his injury, Smith had three points (1G / 2A) and a +7 plus/minus in his last eight games after recording only two points (0G / 2A) and a -5 in his first 26.
Wood (illness) will return to the Avalanche lineup on Tuesday.
Wood will make his first appearance since January 4th after missing Colorado's last five games as he battled the flu. Wood was very effective in a top-six role in his last outing, scoring one point (0G / 1A) and firing three shots on goal in 15:31 time-on-ice.
Smith left Monday's game with a lower-body injury and did not return.
Gaunce was reassigned to Cleveland (AHL) on Sunday.
Gaunce was sent down to make way for the return of Sean Kuraly (abdominal), who was activated off injured reserve on Sunday. Gaunce has one goal and two assists in eight games with the Blue Jackets this season.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start against the Canucks on Monday.
Wood (illness) has tested positive for the flu Wednesday and will be out vs. Vegas.
Wood did not play on Saturday, was a game-time decision on Monday, and has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights as he battles the flu. Wood was very effective in a top-six role in his last outing, scoring one point (0G / 1A) and firing three shots on goal in 15:31 time-on-ice.
Wood (illness) is doubtful to return to the Avalanche lineup Wednesday vs. Vegas.
Wood did not play on Saturday, was a game-time decision on Monday, and is again doubtful on Wednesday as he battles an illness. Wood was very effective in a top-six role in his last outing, scoring one point (0G / 1A) and firing three shots on goal in 15:31 time-on-ice.