Projected Lineup **Lines Subject to Change Before game time Dmitri Voronkov - Adam Fantilli - Kirill Marchenko James van Riemsdyk - Cole Sillinger - Kent Johnson Zach Aston-Reese - Luca Del Bel Belluz

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In a season that began with the death of star left winger Johnny Gaudreau six weeks before opening night, the Columbus Blue Jackets are getting closer to ending a four-year playoff drought.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have Cole Sillinger back in the lineup as the Jackets clash with the Vegas Golden Knights for the first time this season. With two days left in January, it’s rare that two teams face each other this late in the season.

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Vegas Golden Knights after the Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in overtime.

NHL slate includes the Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-5) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-19-7) at T-Mobile Arena, starting at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights rank third in the Western Conference with 67 points and the Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference with 55 points.

Jonas Rondbjerg was impressive in the Vegas Golden Knights' 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars but will be replaced in the lineup tonight.

As they gear up to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-19-7) on Thursday, January 30 at T-Mobile Arena, with the puck dropping at 10:00 PM ET, the Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-5) have three players currently listed on the injury report.

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on January 31. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

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The Golden Knights are just 6-6-2 in January, but will look to end the month on a high note against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.