Wed Jan 14 02:30:00 UTC 2026: # Flames Face Blue Jackets in Columbus: Projected Lineup Announced

The Story:
The Calgary Flames are set to face the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, with the game commencing at 5 p.m. MT. The game will be broadcast live on Sportsnet West and Sportsnet 960 The Fan. The team’s projected lineup, determined by warm-up lines and pairings, has been released, outlining the forward lines, defensive pairings, and starting goaltender.

Key Points:

  • The game is between the Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
  • Game time is 5 p.m. MT.
  • Broadcast on Sportsnet West and Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
  • Projected Forward Lines: Jonathan Huberdeau – Nazem Kadri – Joel Farabee; Yegor Sharangovich – Mikael Backlund – Matt Coronato; Connor Zary – Morgan Frost – Adam Klapka; Ryan Lomberg – Justin Kirkland – William Stromgren
  • Projected Defensive Pairings: Yan Kuznetsov – MacKenzie Weegar; Kevin Bahl – Rasmus Andersson; Joel Hanley – Brayden Pachal
  • Starting Goaltender: Dustin Wolf

Key Takeaways:

  • The Flames are deploying a lineup with a mix of established veterans and younger players against the Blue Jackets.
  • Dustin Wolf gets the nod as the starting goaltender, an indicator of his continued development and the team’s confidence in him.
  • The forward line combinations suggest the coaching staff is experimenting with different chemistry pairings.

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