Tarasov absorbs a tough night as Blue Jackets' backup, the NHL's scheduling quirks plus a troublesome center shortage: 3 takeaways

Then there is Monahan. Just after Saturday night ... night against the Kings were Fantilli, Del Bel Belluz, Justin Danforth and Sean Kuraly. They beat a really good Kings’ team in the process.

Players have already started returning from injury in Columbus, as Justin Danforth was activated ... Out of the players currently on the shelf, Sean Monahan has missed the least amount of time.

THROUGH GAMES OF THURSDAY, JAN. 30, 2025

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The marathon that is the league schedule has felt like a sprint at times this season, including when the Blue Jackets played 13 times in the first 23 days of December leading into the holiday break.

To sell or not to sell? That is the question facing the Canadiens, Red Wings, Bruins, Canucks and six other squads as NHL trade deadline season kicks into gear.

The Columbus Blue Jackets return to home ice to collide with the Los Angeles Kings for their only visit to Nationwide Arena this season. Puck drop is at 7pm on Fan Duel Sports Network. The Kings have goaltending this season,

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Luca Del Bel Belluz has not stopped exceeding expectations this season. At 21 years old, Del Bel Belluz is already becoming an impact player for the Columbus