Sat Dec 06 00:30:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the provided lineup information and injury updates for the Blue Jackets and Panthers:
Blue Jackets and Panthers Face Off Short-Handed Amidst Injury Woes
[City, State] – The Columbus Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers are set to clash today with both teams battling significant injuries to key players. The projected lineups offer a glimpse into the adjustments both coaching staffs have made to compensate for the absences.
The Blue Jackets will roll out a lineup featuring Dimitri Voronkov, Adam Fantilli, and Kent Johnson on the top line. Key players such as Zach Werenski, Sean Monahan, and Denton Mateychuk are expected to play despite missing Friday’s practice for maintenance. However, Columbus will be without Erik Gudbranson (hip), Boone Jenner (upper body), and Mathieu Oliver (upper body). Jenner did not travel with the team and is not expected to play during the Blue Jackets’ three-game road trip.
On the Panthers’ side, Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell, and Sam Reinhart are projected to lead the attack. Florida is dealing with a lengthy injury list, including Aleksander Barkov (knee), Matthew Tkachuk (lower body), Tomas Nosek (knee), Jonah Gadjovich (upper body), Dmitry Kulikov (shoulder), Eetu Luostarinen (lower body), and Cole Schwindt (arm).
A bright spot for the Panthers is Eetu Luostarinen. He returned to practice for the first time since suffering severe burns during a grilling accident last month and practiced on the left side of Florida’s top line Friday. He potentially could return as early as this weekend, pending medical clearance.
Goalies are projected to be Jet Greaves for the Blue Jackets and Sergei Bobrovsky for the Panthers. The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Neither team held a morning skate.
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