When Do the Columbus Blue Jackets Play Again
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Blue Jackets' Joonas Korpisalo: Re-signs with Columbus
Korpisalo (hip) signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets on Friday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Korpisalo drew into 22 games with Columbus in 2021-22, going 7-11-0 while posting a sub-par 4.15 GAA and .877 save percentage. The 28-year-old Finn, who underwent season-ending hip surgery in late March, is expected to serve as the Blue Jackets' No. 2 option in goal behind Elvis Merzlikins in 2022-23.
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Blue Jackets' Mikael Pyyhtia: Inks three-year deal
Pyyhtia signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Columbus on Thursday.
Pyyhtia tallied 21 goals and 14 helpers for Finnish club TPS this season adding another 13 points in 18 playoff contests. The winger is expected to spend another year playing overseas before making the jump to North America.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Invited to Worlds
Blankenburg (upper body) was named to the United States roster for the World Championship on Thursday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Blankenburg missed the final two games of the NHL season due to his upper-body injury but appears no worse for the wear. Looking ahead to next season, the youngster should be in contention for a spot on the Opening Night roster and could secure his place as a full-time NHL player next year.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Inks two-year contract
Marchenko penned a two-year, entry-level deal with Columbus on Monday.
Marchenko saw a slight dip in production this year as he managed just 20 points in 39 games for KHL club SKA St. Petersburg. Still, the 21-year-old winger, who was selected by the organization in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft, should be expected to compete for a spot on the Opening Night roster heading into the 2022-23 campaign.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Takes tough loss in relief
Merzlikins stopped 40 of 42 shots after replacing Jean-Francois Berube midway through the first period of Friday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.
The loss went on Merzlikins' ledger as he allowed the eventual winning goal, but it was still a strong performance under tough circumstances. He wraps up the campaign with a career-high 27 wins, but his 3.22 GAA and .907 save percentage were a disappointment given the flashes of brilliance he's shown in the past. Merzlikins will head into next season as the Blue Jackets' No. 1 netminder, but he might need the team's young blue line to improve in a hurry to post significantly better ratios.
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Blue Jackets' Jean-Francois Berube: Chased early in finale
Berube stopped five of eight shots before being replaced by Elvis Merzlikins midway through the first period of Friday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.
The Blue Jackets didn't even have a shot on goal yet when Berube got lifted, so his poor performance in the final game of the year was more of a team effort. The 30-year-old made six appearances for Columbus this season, posting a 4.12 GAA and .900 save percentage, and he'll remain a depth option for whichever organization he ends up with next year.
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Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine: Point-per-game pace
Laine (upper body) will remain sidelined for Friday's season finale against the Penguins, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
A seven-game absence heading into restricted free agency isn't what Laine envisioned, but he certainly built up his value before then by producing exactly one point per game in 56 appearances. The 24-year-old Finn will likely land a long-term deal this offseason, whether it's in Columbus or elsewhere due to an offer sheet or trade.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Finishes season with 22 points
Boqvist (undisclosed) will remain sidelined for Friday's season finale in Pittsburgh, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Boqvist will sit out for a fifth consecutive game to close out the season. He'll finish the campaign with 11 goals and 11 assists in 52 games.
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Blue Jackets' Jean-Francois Berube: Gets start to round out season
Berube will guard the road cage Friday in Pittsburgh, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Berube will get the nod for the season finale after Elvis Merzlikins manned the crease Thursday. In five NHL appearances this season, Berube has gone 3-2-0 with a 3.61 GAA and .910 save percentage. Pittsburgh still has playoff seeding on the line and will likely dress its best lineup as a result.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Finishing season strong
Merzlikins made 25 saves in a 5-2 win over the Lightning on Thursday.
Merzlikins is finishing the season strong with wins over Tampa Bay and Edmonton in his two of this last three starts. His 3.26 GAA and .906 save percentage this season need some work, but Merzlikins is the team's top netminder, and he'll be working to improve those ratios -- and build on a 26-22-7 record -- when camp opens in September.
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Blue Jackets' Oliver Bjorkstrand: Three-game goal and point streak
Bjorkstrand scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.
Bjorkstrand stretched Columbus' lead to 4-1 at the 9:05 mark of the third when he wired a wrister from the right circle. He has found twine in three straight (three goals, two assists) and has 27 on the season. Bjorkstrand's 27 goals and 56 points are career marks.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Not playing Thursday
Boqvist (undisclosed) will not be available Thursday against the Lightning, per the NHL's media site.
Boqvist will miss a fourth straight game and will have just one more chance to get back on the ice before the end of the season. The 21-year-old blueliner has 22 points through 52 games in his first year with Columbus. He'll be considered questionable for Friday's season finale in Pittsburgh.
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Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine: Not returning Thursday
Laine (upper body) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Lightning, per the NHL media site.
Laine will miss his sixth straight game, and it seems unlikely at this point that he'll play in Friday's season finale versus the Penguins. If he doesn't play, he'll end the season with 26 goals and 56 points in 56 outings. The Finn is a pending restricted free agent with arbitration rights this offseason.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Sustains upper-body issue
Blankenburg suffered an upper-body injury against Tampa Bay on Tuesday and will miss the team's final two games of the season, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Blankenburg logged seven games for the Jackets following the conclusion of his collegiate season with the University of Michigan. In those first NHL contests, the 23-year-old blueliner notched one goal on 13 shots, two assists and 19 hits while averaging 17:34 of ice time. Assuming the club can re-sign Blankenburg during the offseason, he should be in contention for a spot on the Opening Night roster next year.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Starting again Thursday
Merzlikins -- who stopped 28 of 32 shots against the Lightning on Tuesday -- will be in goal at home versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Merzlikins may be playing in his final game of the season as the Jackets end the year with a back-to-back and will likely go with Jean-Francois Berube against the Penguins on Friday, though that hasn't been confirmed by the team. In eight career clashes with the Bolts, Merzlikins has posted a less than stellar 2-4-2 record and 2.54 GAA, including the four goals he conceded to Tampa on Tuesday.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Out with broken nose
Werenski sustained a broken nose and won't be available for the Jackets' final two games of the season, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Thursday.
Werenski was just one game back from a previous upper-body issue and will now be sidelined again due to his broken nose. With Nick Blankenburg (upper body) also on the shelf, Jake Bean should see an uptick in ice time. For his part, Werenski will see his campaign come to a close having recorded a career-high 48 points in 68 games.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 3.11 (14th) | 3.58 (28th) | 18.6 (24th) |
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Source: https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/teams/CLB/columbus-blue-jackets/
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