Johnson takes four-game point streak into Blue Jackets–Avalanche matchup
Columbus hosts Colorado on Tuesday, with Kent Johnson leading the Blue Jackets in goals and points.
What's newColumbus adjusts its forward lines, while Scott Wedgewood could start for Colorado.
Kent Johnson will take a four-game point streak into Columbus’s home game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Puck drop at Nationwide Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Johnson extended his streak with an assist against Dallas on Saturday. He leads the Blue Jackets with seven goals and 12 points through 12 games, according to the club’s preview.
Columbus is also adjusting its forward lines. NHL.com reported that Dmitri Voronkov would take Danton Heinen’s place. Separately, Luca Del Bel Belluz is projected on the second line, while Sean Monahan shifts to the fourth. Coach Rick Bowness said the third defence pairing would be decided at game time, with Emil Andrae and Erik Gudbranson among the options.
Colorado skipped its morning skate after beating Chicago 5-2 on Monday. NHL.com reported that Scott Wedgewood could start in goal after Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 21 shots against the Blackhawks.
Zach Werenski has points in three consecutive games and leads Columbus with 10 assists in 12 appearances.
The Blue Jackets also have Ivan Provorov back on defence. He made his season debut against Dallas on Saturday after missing the first 11 games with a lower-body injury.
Colorado has won its past three meetings with Columbus, the Blue Jackets said.
