FEBRUARY 5 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Blue Jackets vs
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Blue Jackets blank Devils, led by Merzlikins' 24-save shutout
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Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Blackhawks 0, Blue Jackets 4 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways This game got off to another slow start, but Columbus got on the board first when Zach Werenski Plinko'd a pass off Louis Crevier and then o...
Kirill Marchenko - Not playing Wednesday Marchenko (illness) won't play versus the Blackhawks on Wednesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Impact Marchenko was seen as a game-time decision for this contest, but he didn't take the ice for warmups. Danton Heinen is expected to stay in the lineup, while Marchenko will presumably be fine by the time the Blue Jackets' schedule resumes Feb. 26 versus the Bruins.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Devils acquire Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues before the NHL's Olympic roster freeze
The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the St. Louis BluesFEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press
Bjugstad traded to Devils by Blues for Bordeleau | NHL.com St. Louis also receives 4th-round pick in 2026 Draft in swap of forwards
FEBRUARY 4 • NHL.COM
Lammikko Assigned to Utica | FEATURE | New Jersey Devils The Devils have assigned forward Juho Lammikko to Utica of the American Hockey League. Lammikko, 30, has two assists in 24 games this season...
FEBRUARY 4 • NHL.COM
Juho Lammikko - Sent down to minors Lammikko was reassigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.
Impact Lammikko's demotion is likely to ensure he can keep playing during the Olympic break, though it could be an indication that he's the odd man out following the Devils' acquisition of Nick Bjugstad from St. Louis on Wednesday. In his 24 games for New Jersey this season, the 30-year-old Lammikko failed to find the back of the net, recording just 15 shots and two assists.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Bjugstad - Involved in trade Bjugstad was acquired by New Jersey from St. Louis on Wednesday in exchange for Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick.
Impact Bjugstad had six goals, seven points, 25 PIM and 73 hits in 35 outings with St. Louis in 2025-26 before the trade. He'll probably be limited to a bottom-six role with the Devils, but that might still result in him getting more ice time than the 11:38 he averaged with the Blues this season.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
