Struggling Flames and Blue Jackets Face Off in Crucial Match

Both teams hope for a turnaround as key players may return to the lineup.

The Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off on Thursday, with both teams currently on losing streaks.
The Flames, who are on a three-game losing streak, are only four points out of a playoff position with 35 games left in the regular season.
The Blue Jackets, who are 14-23-9, are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers and have only one victory in their past six games.
Flames' defenseman Oliver Kylington, who has not played since the 2021-22 season due to mental health issues, might return to the lineup.
The Blue Jackets could also receive a boost with the potential return of defenseman Zach Werenski, who has missed the past 10 games due to an ankle injury, and forward Patrik Laine, who has been out for the past 15 games due to a broken collarbone.