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Blue Jackets Seek Redemption Against Red Wings After Road Win

Columbus, OH – Fresh off a hard-fought 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on the road, the Columbus Blue Jackets return to Nationwide Arena tonight to face the Detroit Red Wings at 7:30 p.m. The Blue Jackets (12-9-5) are looking to avenge a painful 4-3 overtime loss to Detroit on November 22nd, a game where they surrendered a two-goal lead.

The team hopes to capitalize on home ice and improve their standing in the tightly contested Metropolitan Division, where they currently sit in last place with 29 points. Detroit (30 points) currently holds the fourth spot in the Atlantic Division.

The Jackets will receive a boost with the return of forward Kirill Marchenko to the lineup after a four-game absence due to a lower-body injury. However, Captain Boone Jenner will remain sidelined for his 11th consecutive game with an upper-body injury.

Elvis Merzlikins will get the nod in goal, marking his first consecutive start of the season. Rookie Luca Del Bel Belluz will also rejoin the team after being recalled from AHL Cleveland on December 2nd.

Fans can catch the game on Hulu and ESPN+ streaming services or listen on the radio at The Fan 97.1 FM.

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