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Columbus Blue Jackets Lines, Defensive Pairings, & Scratches For Tonight’s Game vs. Dallas Stars

The Columbus Blue Jackets are at home to face the Dallas Stars tonight at 7:00 PM.

The Hockey News

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:37 PM

Key Things to Know

The Columbus Blue Jackets projected their lineup, pairings, and scratches for tonight's game against the Dallas Stars.
Goaltender Cam Talbot is projected as the starter in net for Columbus.
Erik Gudbranson, Jack Williams, and Steven Lorentz are listed as team scratches.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have outlined their projected lineup, defensive pairings, and scratches ahead of tonight's matchup against the Dallas Stars. Goaltender Cam Talbot is slated to start, while Erik Gudbranson, Jack Williams, and Steven Lorentz are listed as scratches. Several game-time decisions are expected due to call-ups from Cleveland, and lines remain subject to change.

Zach Werenski and Damon Severson form the top defensive pairing, with Adam Fantilli centering Matthew Knies and Kent Johnson on the top forward line. Forward Isac Lundestrom remains on long-term injured reserve following Achilles surgery, having missed 13 games while progressing to light skating.

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