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Red Wings at large advantage vs Blue Jackets Thursday as injury reserve list piles up
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The Detroit Red Wings will enter Thursday night's game against the Blue Jackets with a big advantage as injuries are piling up in Columbus.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are currently standing in the last spot of the Metropolitan Division, with a 12-9-5 record, but must not be taken lightly nonetheless.
Indeed, there's a lot of talent on the team. Zach Werenski has notably been off to a great start, tallying 26 points, including nine goals, in 26 games, and Kirill Marchenko tallied 22 points in as many games.
The Red Wings have fell into the 'underestimating opponents' trap many times this season, which has lead to head coach Todd McLellan's frustrations boiling over, and they will need to be careful if they don't want to lose what could be an easy two points Thursday.
Detroit will have a big advantage entering tonight's game.
Blue Jackets To Face Detroit Without Key Players Dealing With Injuries
Looking at the Blue Jackets team, there's a certain level of depth, but four important players are missing and won't be able to take part in tonight's game due to injuries.
A new report shed light on the current injuries striking the Blue Jackets:
"Erik Gudbranson - Upper Body - Missed 18 Games - IR - No timeline for a return
Boone Jenner - Upper Body - Missed 10 Games - IR - Could return this week
Mathieu Olivier - Upper Body - Missed 3 Games - IR - No timeline for a return
Kirill Marchenko - Lower Body - Missed 4 Games - Day to day"
Boone Jenner - Upper Body - Missed 10 Games - IR - Could return this week
Mathieu Olivier - Upper Body - Missed 3 Games - IR - No timeline for a return
Kirill Marchenko - Lower Body - Missed 4 Games - Day to day"
These four players are important in Columbus. Jenner is the captain, Marchenko has been the top forward this season, and Mathieu Olivier has been among the fiercest enforcers in the past few seasons throughout the NHL.
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