This will be Bayreuther's first healthy scratch in nearly two weeks but he will head to the press box after picking up an assist, 13 SOG and six PIMs through his 12 games played in the Blue Jackets' bottom defensive pairing.
Christiansen has sat out Columbus' last two contests as a healthy scratch but will draw back into the lineup Friday as they take on Calgary. The 23-year-old has an assist, 11 SOG and is a -4 plus/minus through 10 games of limited action this season.
Kuraly will be a game-time decision Friday after picking up 18 PIMs in the Blue Jackets' previous contest vs. Buffalo. The 29-year-old veteran has six goals, nine points, 24 PIMs and 36 SOG through 23 GP this season.
Korpisalo was yanked after allowing three Tage Thompson goals on only nine total shots (.667 SV%) as he took the no-decision in his last start. It has been an up-and-down season for the 28-year-old, who is 4-5-1 with a .899 SV% and 3.65 GAA.
Sharangovich was in threat to miss his first contest of the 2022-23 season but will be available after missing practice due to personal reasons. The 24-year-old has been enjoying a solid season with eight goals, six assists and 49 SOG through 26 GP.
Pilut will head to the press box Friday after collecting only one assist, 12 SOG, and a -4 plus/minus through 14 games this season while averaging only 12:37 TOI.
Fitzgerald has not played since December 4th but will be back in the Sabres' lineup Friday. The 25-year-old has one assist, 10 SOG and a -4 plus/minus through 17 games played this season.
Lindgren stopped 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) as he won his second straight game in a win over Philadelphia in his last start. The Capitals' backup netminder has a 4-3-2 record with a 3.07 GAA and .902 SV% in 10 appearances this season. He will take on the Seattle Kraken, who have lost two straight games but rank fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.6).
Anderson stopped 41 of 45 shots (.911 SV%) in a victory over Detroit in his last start on Nov. 30th. The 41-year-old has a 5-4-0 record with a .916 SV% and 2.87 GAA. He will face the surging Pittsburgh Penguins who are in the middle of a three-game winning streak and are seventh in the NHL in shots per game (33.7).
Korpisalo was yanked after allowing three Tage Thompson goals on only nine total shots (.667 SV%) as he took the no-decision in his last start. It has been an up-and-down season for the 28-year-old, who is 4-5-1 with a .899 SV% and 3.65 GAA.
Quick allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in a loss vs. Carolina in his previous contest. The 36-year-old has an 8-7-2 record but has fought the puck all season as shown by his .888 SV% and 3.33 GAA. He takes on the red-hot Toronto Maple Leafs, who have won six of their last seven games and have collected a point in 12 straight contests.
Bobrovsky stopped 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%) in relief his previous time out picking up no result vs. Winnepeg. The 34-year-old has been uncharacteristically horrendous this season, posting. 4-6-1 record, 3.72 GAA, and .880 SV%. HE takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have won their last two games after beating Tampa 4-2 in their last game.
Barkov is expected to return to the lineup Thursday after missing six games due to pneumonia. The Panthers' superstar had five goals, 13 assists, 74 SOG and nine PPP in 19 games prior to the unfortunate injury.
