The Columbus Blue Jackets (13-13-6) hit the ice against the Anaheim Ducks (20-12-1) during Tuesday’s NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank 16th in the Eastern Conference and the Ducks are fifth in the Western Conference.

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Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Top Players

Blue Jackets

Zachary Werenski has been critical to Columbus’ offense this season, registering 33 points in 32 games.
With 10 goals and 16 assists, Kirill Marchenko is one of the most important offensive options for Columbus with his 26 points (0.8 per game).
Dmitri Voronkov has created 22 points for Columbus in 32 games this season, scoring on 20% of his shots and putting up 12 goals and 10 assists.
In the 20 games Jet Greaves has played this season, his save percentage is .905, 23rd in the league.
Ducks

Leo Carlsson has recorded 17 goals and 24 assists in 33 games for Anaheim, good for 41 points.
Cutter Gauthier has helped lead the offense for Anaheim this season with 18 goals and 18 assists.
Troy Terry has netted 10 goals on the season, adding 24 assists.
Lukas Dostal has a 12-6-1 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (23rd in the league). He has 497 saves, and has allowed 52 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Injury Report

Blue Jackets

Erik Gudbranson: Day-To-Day (Hip),

Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body)

Ducks

Petr Mrazek: Out (Lower Body)

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