Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights - NHL Game Preview - January 8, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Jan 9

3:00AM

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	1	2	3	T
Columbus CLB--	-	-	-
Vegas LV--	-	-	-

T-Mobile ArenaLas Vegas, NV

Blue Jackets	2.86 GF AVG	3.33 GA AVG	19.80 Power Play
Golden Knights	3.08 GF AVG	2.84 GA AVG	25.20 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4
Zach Werenski (D)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 29
Isac Lundestrom (C)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Day-to-Day
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Alex Pietrangelo (D)	Hip	06-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Jul 1
Shea Theodore (D)	Upper Body	01-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 31
William Karlsson (C)	Lower Body	01-18-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 19
Jack Eichel (C)	Lower Body	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
Adin Hill (G)	Lower Body	01-13-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 14

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