DECEMBER 19, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
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Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Blues playing better under Jim Montgomery, take on Lightning Eleven games into the tenure of new coach Jim Montgomery, the St.Louis Blues appear to have solidified their footing and found their game.Th...
Jack Johnson - Expected to play Thursday Johnson (eye) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Devils, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Impact Johnson took a stick to the face Sunday against the Hurricanes and sat out Tuesday against the Lightning, but he should be able to return following a one-game absence. Over 18 appearances this year, he's logged an assist, 12 blocked shots, nine hits and a minus-4 rating while averaging 13:32 of ice time. Dante Fabbro (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's matchup, but Jordan Harris will likely be pushed out of the lineup if Fabbro is also able to suit up against the Devils.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dante Fabbro - Questionable for Thursday Fabbro (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against New Jersey, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Wednesday.
Impact Fabbro left Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay because of the injury. He has three goals and seven points in 24 outings between Nashville and Columbus in 2024-25. Jack Johnson (eye) is projected to draw back into the lineup Thursday after missing Tuesday's game.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
James Malatesta - Up from minors Malatesta was called up from AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.
Impact Malatesta has six goals, 12 points and 25 PIM in 25 appearances with Cleveland in 2024-25. He hasn't played in the NHL yet this season, but he did score two goals and four points across 11 outings with the Blue Jackets last campaign.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Yegor Chinakhov - Begins skating Wednesday Chinakhov (upper body) completed a solo skating session Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Impact Chinakhov has been on the shelf for the last 11 contests due to his upper-body injury and seems unlikely to play in Thursday's matchup with New Jersey considering he has yet to practice with the team. With Justin Danforth (lower body) also sidelined, the Jackets will likely continue utilizing Mikael Pyyhtia and Kevin Labanc in fourth-line roles.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Kuraly - Snags assist in loss Kuraly provided an assist and six hits in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
Impact Kuraly has three points over 10 games in December, matching his point total from November. The 31-year-old remains firmly in a fourth-line role, giving him limited fantasy value. He has produced eight points, 29 shots on net, 79 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 32 appearances, putting him on pace to finish around the 20-point mark.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Mikael Pyyhtia - Sparks comeback attempt Pyyhtia scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
Impact Pyythia tallied on his 23rd birthday, getting the Blue Jackets on the board in the third period. The 23-year-old winger has reclaimed a bottom-six role during the absence of Justin Danforth (lower body). Pyyhtia is at two goals, one assist, 14 shots on net, 15 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 22 appearances, giving him minimal chance of being a major contributor in fantasy.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
