Date: 04 February
By IceHockeyMan Newsroom
Update: Additional matchups will be added as projected lineups are updated throughout the day.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks
Faceoff: 01:00 CET
Blue Jackets - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Mason Marchment - Adam Fantilli - Kirill Marchenko
- Dimitri Voronkov - Sean Monahan - Kent Johnson
- Cole Sillinger - Charlie Coyle - Mathieu Olivier
- Isac Lundestrom - Boone Jenner - Miles Wood
Defense
- Zach Werenski - Damon Severson
- Ivan Provorov - Denton Mateychuk
- Erik Gudbranson - Dante Fabbro
Goalies
- Jet Greaves
- Elvis Merzlikins
Scratched
- Jake Christiansen
- Egor Zamula
- Danton Heinen
Injured
- Brendan Smith (knee surgery)
IHM Lineup Note:
With Marchenko back, Columbus regains a direct shooting threat that complements Fantilli’s transition speed. Werenski continues to drive offense from the back end, while Fabbro stabilizes defensive zone exits under forecheck pressure.
Blackhawks - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Frank Nazar - Connor Bedard - Tyler Bertuzzi
- Teuvo Teravainen - Oliver Moore - Andre Burakovsky
- Ryan Donato - Jason Dickinson - Ilya Mikheyev
- Colton Dach - Nick Foligno - Ryan Greene
Defense
- Alex Vlasic - Louis Crevier
- Wyatt Kaiser - Sam Rinzel
- Matt Grzelcyk - Connor Murphy
Goalies
- Spencer Knight
- Arvid Soderblom
Scratched
- Sam Lafferty
- Artyom Levshunov
- Landon Slaggert
Injured
- None
IHM Lineup Note:
Chicago leans heavily on Bedard’s line for controlled zone entries and offensive creativity, while the middle six is built for puck retrieval and secondary pressure. The blue line prioritizes simple exits and defensive spacing rather than aggressive activation.
Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins
Faceoff: 01:00 CET
Panthers - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Eetu Luostarinen - Anton Lundell - Sam Reinhart
- Carter Verhaeghe - Sam Bennett - Matthew Tkachuk
- Sandis Vilmanis - Evan Rodrigues - A.J. Greer
- Luke Kunin - Cole Schwindt - Mackie Samoskevich
Defense
- Gustav Forsling - Aaron Ekblad
- Niko Mikkola - Uvis Balinskis
- Tobias Bjornfot - Jeff Petry
Goalies
- Sergei Bobrovsky
- Daniil Tarasov
Scratched
- Donovan Sebrango
- Jesper Boqvist
Injured
- Brad Marchand (lower body)
- Seth Jones (upper body)
- Aleksander Barkov (knee)
- Tomas Nosek (knee)
- Jonah Gadjovich (upper body)
- Dmitry Kulikov (shoulder)
IHM Lineup Note:
Florida still plays a pressure-heavy game built on forecheck intensity and net-front presence. Without Barkov, Lundell assumes more defensive responsibility, while Tkachuk and Bennett drive chaos and physical engagement in high-traffic areas.
Bruins - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Morgan Geekie - Marat Khusnutdinov - David Pastrnak
- Casey Mittelstadt - Fraser Minten - Viktor Arvidsson
- Tanner Jeannot - Matthew Poitras - Mark Kastelic
- Michael Eyssimont - Sean Kuraly - Alex Steeves
Defense
- Jonathan Aspirot - Charlie McAvoy
- Nikita Zadorov - Andrew Peeke
- Hampus Lindholm - Mason Lohrei
Goalies
- Joonas Korpisalo
- Jeremy Swayman
Scratched
- Henri Jokiharju
- Jordan Harris
Injured
- Elias Lindholm (upper body)
- Pavel Zacha (upper body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Boston’s lineup shifts toward a heavier puck-protection style without Lindholm and Zacha. Pastrnak remains the primary scoring driver, while McAvoy anchors puck movement and defensive structure against Florida’s aggressive forecheck.
Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens
Faceoff: 01:00 CET
Jets - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Kyle Connor - Mark Scheifele - Alex Iafallo
- Cole Perfetti - Adam Lowry - Gabriel Vilardi
- Nino Niederreiter - Jonathan Toews - Vladislav Namestnikov
- Cole Koepke - Morgan Barron - Gustav Nyquist
Defense
- Josh Morrissey - Dylan DeMelo
- Dylan Samberg - Elias Salomonsson
- Logan Stanley - Luke Schenn
Goalies
- Connor Hellebuyck
- Eric Comrie
Scratched
- Danil Zhilkin
- Isaak Phillips
- Tanner Pearson
Injured
- Haydn Fleury (bruised back)
- Colin Miller (knee)
- Neal Pionk (lower body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Winnipeg maintains a balanced structure built around Morrissey’s puck-moving ability and Hellebuyck’s stability in goal. The forward group emphasizes layered attacks and strong defensive tracking through the neutral zone.
Canadiens - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Cole Caufield - Nick Suzuki - Kirby Dach
- Juraj Slafkovsky - Oliver Kapanen - Ivan Demidov
- Joe Veleno - Jake Evans - Zachary Bolduc
- Josh Anderson - Phillip Danault - Brendan Gallagher
Defense
- Mike Matheson - Kaiden Guhle
- Lane Hutson - Noah Dobson
- Jayden Struble - Alexandre Carrier
Goalies
- Samuel Montembeault
- Jakub Dobes
Scratched
- Arber Xhekaj
Injured
- Patrik Laine (lower body)
- Alex Newhook (broken ankle)
- Alexandre Texier (lower body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Montreal blends skill and structure, with Suzuki’s line controlling pace through possession. Hutson-Dobson adds offensive creativity from the blue line, while the bottom six focuses on defensive zone stability and forecheck support.
Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild
Faceoff: 02:00 CET
Predators - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Steven Stamkos - Ryan O’Reilly - Luke Evangelista
- Filip Forsberg - Erik Haula - Jonathan Marchessault
- Cole Smith - Michael McCarron - Michael Bunting
- Reid Schaefer - Tyson Jost - Matthew Wood
Defense
- Brady Skjei - Roman Josi
- Adam Wilsby - Nick Perbix
- Nick Blankenburg - Justin Barron
Goalies
- Juuse Saros
- Justus Annunen
Scratched
- Ozzy Wiesblatt
Injured
- Nicolas Hague (lower body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Nashville relies on Josi to control tempo from the back end, while Stamkos and Forsberg remain the primary shooting threats. The lineup favors quick puck movement over sustained physical play.
Wild - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Kirill Kaprizov - Ryan Hartman - Mats Zuccarello
- Marcus Johansson - Joel Eriksson Ek - Matt Boldy
- Yakov Trenin - Danila Yurov - Vladimir Tarasenko
- Vinnie Hinostroza - Nico Sturm - Tyler Pitlick
Defense
- Quinn Hughes - Brock Faber
- Jacob Middleton - Jared Spurgeon
- Daemon Hunt - Zach Bogosian
Goalies
- Filip Gustavsson
- Cal Petersen
Scratched
- David Jiricek
- Matt Kiersted
Injured
- Jonas Brodin (lower body)
- Jesper Wallstedt (illness)
- Marcus Foligno (illness)
IHM Lineup Note:
Minnesota’s top six is built around puck control and east-west movement, with Kaprizov driving offensive creativity. Hughes-Faber offers elite transition play, while Eriksson Ek’s line anchors defensive matchups.
Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks
Faceoff: 03:00 CET
Avalanche - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Artturi Lehkonen - Nathan MacKinnon - Valeri Nichushkin
- Ross Colton - Brock Nelson - Victor Olofsson
- Parker Kelly - Jack Drury - Joel Kiviranta
- Taylor Makar - Zakhar Bardakov - Gavin Brindley
Defense
- Devon Toews - Cale Makar
- Josh Manson - Brent Burns
- Samuel Girard - Sam Malinski
Goalies
- Mackenzie Blackwood
- Scott Wedgewood
Scratched
- None
Injured
- Gabriel Landeskog (upper body)
- Logan O’Connor (hip surgery)
- Martin Necas (lower body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Colorado continues to play at elite pace through MacKinnon-driven transitions. The Toews-Makar pairing controls exits and entries, while depth lines focus on sustained forecheck pressure and quick puck recovery.
Sharks - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Will Smith - Macklin Celebrini - Kiefer Sherwood
- William Eklund - Alexander Wennberg - Tyler Toffoli
- Philipp Kurashev - Michael Misa - Collin Graf
- Barclay Goodrow - Zack Ostapchuk - Adam Gaudette
Defense
- Mario Ferraro - Timothy Liljegren
- Dmitry Orlov - John Klingberg
- Shakir Mukhamadullin - Vincent Desharnais
Goalies
- Yaroslav Askarov
- Alex Nedeljkovic
Scratched
- Sam Dickinson
- Pavol Regenda
- Jeff Skinner
Injured
- Ty Dellandrea (lower body)
- Ryan Reaves (upper body)
IHM Lineup Note:
San Jose leans into youth-driven tempo with Smith and Celebrini, but defensive zone coverage remains a concern. The Orlov-Klingberg pair adds puck-moving ability, though gap control against Colorado speed will be tested.
Utah Mammoth vs Detroit Red Wings
Faceoff: 03:00 CET
Mammoth - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Clayton Keller - Nick Schmaltz - Lawson Crouse
- JJ Peterka - Barrett Hayton - Kailer Yamamoto
- Michael Carcone - Jack McBain - Dylan Guenther
- Brandon Tanev - Kevin Stenlund - Liam O’Brien
Defense
- Mikhail Sergachev - Sean Durzi
- Nate Schmidt - John Marino
- Ian Cole - Nick DeSimone
Goalies
- Karel Vejmelka
- Vitek Vanecek
Scratched
- Olli Maatta
Injured
- Logan Cooley (lower body)
- Alexander Kerfoot (upper body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Utah relies on speed through the neutral zone and layered forecheck pressure. Sergachev-Durzi provides aggressive blue-line activation, but defensive recoveries must stay tight against Detroit’s transition game.
Red Wings - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Marco Kasper - Dylan Larkin - Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat - Andrew Copp - Patrick Kane
- Emmitt Finnie - J.T. Compher - Mason Appleton
- Elmer Soderblom - Michael Rasmussen - James van Riemsdyk
Defense
- Albert Johansson - Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot - Jacob Bernard-Docker
- Travis Hamonic - Axel Sandin-Pellikka
Goalies
- John Gibson
- Cam Talbot
Scratched
- Erik Gustafsson
Injured
- Simon Edvinsson (lower body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Detroit’s top six balances skill and structure, with Kane operating as a half-wall creator. Seider anchors defensive stability, while controlled breakouts remain key against Utah’s aggressive forecheck.
Dallas Stars vs St. Louis Blues
Faceoff: 03:30 CET
Stars - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Justin Hryckowian - Wyatt Johnston - Mikko Rantanen
- Jason Robertson - Roope Hintz - Mavrik Bourque
- Sam Steel - Matt Duchene - Jamie Benn
- Oskar Back - Radek Faksa - Adam Erne
Defense
- Esa Lindell - Miro Heiskanen
- Thomas Harley - Nils Lundkvist
- Kyle Capobianco - Ilya Lyubushkin
Goalies
- Jake Oettinger
- Casey DeSmith
Scratched
- Nathan Bastian
- Colin Blackwell
- Alexander Petrovic
Injured
- Tyler Seguin (ACL)
- Lian Bichsel (lower body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Dallas emphasizes structured puck possession and layered offensive entries. Heiskanen dictates tempo from the back end, while Johnston’s line drives matchup advantages at even strength.
Blues - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Brayden Schenn - Dalibor Dvosky - Jimmy Snuggerud
- Jake Neighbours - Pavel Buchnevich - Jordan Kyrou
- Jonatan Berggren - Pius Suter - Nick Bjugstad
- Alexey Toropchenko - Oskar Sundqvist - Mathieu Joseph
Defense
- Philip Broberg - Colton Parayko
- Tyler Tucker - Justin Faulk
- Cam Fowler - Logan Mailloux
Goalies
- Joel Hofer
- Jordan Binnington
Scratched
- Matthew Kessel
- Robby Fabbri
- Matt Luff
- Nathan Walker
Injured
- Robert Thomas (lower body)
- Dylan Holloway (high ankle sprain)
IHM Lineup Note:
St. Louis relies on physical puck battles and direct attacks, but missing Thomas limits playmaking through the middle. Defensive coverage will be tested by Dallas’ pace and puck movement.
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers
Faceoff: 04:00 CET
Flames - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Yegor Sharangovich - Mikael Backlund - Matt Coronato
- Connor Zary - Nazem Kadri - Joel Farabee
- Jonathan Huberdeau - Morgan Frost - Matvei Gridin
- Ryan Lomberg - Martin Pospisil - Adam Klapka
Defense
- Kevin Bahl - Zach Whitecloud
- Yan Kuznetsov - Mackenzie Weegar
- Joel Hanley - Zayne Parekh
Goalies
- Dustin Wolf
- Devin Cooley
Scratched
- Brayden Pachal
- Hunter Brzustewicz
Injured
- Jake Bean (undisclosed)
- Samuel Honzek (upper body)
- John Beecher (upper body)
- Blake Coleman (upper body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Calgary leans into physical pressure and straight-line hockey, with Kadri driving offensive zone entries. Defensive cohesion will be critical against Edmonton’s elite transition speed.
Oilers - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Connor McDavid - Zach Hyman
- Vasily Podkolzin - Leon Draisaitl - Kasperi Kapanen
- Matt Savoie - Josh Samanski - Jack Roslovic
- Andrew Mangiapane - Mattias Janmark - Trent Frederic
Defense
- Mattias Ekholm - Evan Bouchard
- Darnell Nurse - Jake Walman
- Spencer Stastney - Ty Emberson
Goalies
- Tristan Jarry
- Connor Ingram
Scratched
- Curtis Lazar
- Alec Regula
Injured
- Adam Henrique (upper body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Edmonton’s attack remains driven by McDavid’s speed and Draisaitl’s puck protection. Ekholm-Bouchard continues to dictate breakout efficiency, while depth lines focus on maintaining tempo.
Los Angeles Kings vs Seattle Kraken
Faceoff: 04:00 CET
Kings - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Trevor Moore - Anze Kopitar - Joel Armia
- Corey Perry - Alex Laferriere - Adrian Kempe
- Kevin Fiala - Quinton Byfield - Andrei Kuzmenko
- Jeff Malott - Samuel Helenius - Taylor Ward
Defense
- Brian Dumoulin - Drew Doughty
- Joel Edmundson - Brandt Clarke
- Jacob Moverare - Cody Ceci
Goalies
- Darcy Kuemper
- Anton Forsberg
Scratched
- Joe Hicketts
- Warren Foegele
Injured
- Mikey Anderson (upper body)
- Alex Turcotte (upper body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Los Angeles plays a structured, layered game built on strong defensive spacing and controlled puck support through the middle. With Anderson out, the Kings may simplify breakout routes and rely more on Doughty to manage exits and offensive tempo.
Kraken - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Jared McCann - Matty Beniers - Jordan Eberle
- Ryan Winterton - Chandler Stephenson - Eeli Tolvanen
- Jaden Schwartz - Shane Wright - Kaapo Kakko
- Tye Kartye - Frederick Gaudreau - Jacob Melanson
Defense
- Vince Dunn - Adam Larsson
- Jamie Oleksiak - Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans - Ryan Lindgren
Goalies
- Joey Daccord
- Philipp Grubauer
Scratched
- Josh Mahura
- Cale Fleury
- Oscar Fisker Molgaard
Injured
- Berkly Catton (upper body)
- Matt Murray (lower body)
- Ben Meyers (lower body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Seattle’s forward group leans into pace and straight-line pressure, with Beniers’ unit driving transition looks and Tolvanen’s line providing shot volume. If the Kraken can win the first forecheck battle, they can disrupt the Kings’ clean zone exits.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks
Faceoff: 04:00 CET
Golden Knights - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Ivan Barbashev - Jack Eichel - Alexander Holtz
- Pavel Dorofeyev - Mitch Marner - Mark Stone
- Reilly Smith - Tomas Hertl - Keegan Kolesar
- Cole Reinhardt - Kai Uchacz - Branden Bowman
Defense
- Jeremy Lauzon - Shea Theodore
- Noah Hanifin - Rasmus Andersson
- Ben Hutton - Kaedan Korczak
Goalies
- Akira Schmid
- Adin Hill
Scratched
- None
Injured
- Carter Hart (lower body)
- Brett Howden (lower body)
- William Karlsson (lower body)
- Brayden McNabb (upper body)
- Jonas Rondbjerg (lower body)
- Brandon Saad (undisclosed)
- Colton Sissons (upper body)
IHM Lineup Note:
Vegas remains a matchup-driven team that pressures through the neutral zone and attacks off quick recoveries. Holtz on Eichel’s wing adds a pure finishing profile, while Theodore’s activation can tilt shot volume if Vancouver’s coverage collapses low.
Canucks - Projected lineup
Forwards
- Evander Kane - Elias Pettersson - Drew O’Connor
- Jake DeBrusk - David Kampf - Linus Karlsson
- Liam Ohgren - Teddy Blueger - Conor Garland
- Max Sasson - Aatu Raty - Jonathan Lekkerimaki
Defense
- Elias Pettersson - Filip Hronek
- P.O Joseph - Tyler Myers
- Marcus Pettersson - Tom Willander
Goalies
- Nikita Tolopilo
- Kevin Lankinen
Scratched
- Victor Mancini
Injured
- Filip Chytil (migraines)
- Nils Hoglander (lower body)
- Brock Boeser (concussion protocol)
- Zeev Buium (facial fracture)
- Thatcher Demko (hip surgery)
- Marco Rossi (lower body)
- Derek Forbort (undisclosed)
IHM Lineup Note:
Vancouver’s injuries force simplified roles and heavier defensive workload for Hronek’s pair. Pettersson remains the key transition driver, but the Canucks must manage puck risk on exits to avoid feeding Vegas’ counter-forecheck and quick strike chances.
Q&A: Projected Lineups and Starting Goalies
Q1: What are projected lineups?
Projected lineups are the expected forward lines and defense pairs based on the latest practice information, morning skate reports, and beat-writer updates. They can change closer to puck drop.
Q2: When are starting goalies confirmed?
Starters are most often confirmed after morning skate or during pregame media availability. Final confirmation can also come 30 to 90 minutes before faceoff.
Q3: Why do line combinations change on game day?
Coaches adjust lines for matchups, injury status, travel fatigue, and special teams roles. Late scratches can force quick reshuffles and role changes.
Q4: What is the difference between scratched and injured?
A scratched player is healthy but not in the lineup. Injured players are unavailable due to a reported injury or medical status designation.
Q5: How should I read forward lines and defense pairs?
Lines reflect expected even-strength usage, while defense pairs indicate matchup structure and puck-moving roles. Special teams usage can differ from the listed units.
Q6: What do the IHM lineup notes focus on?
The notes focus on forecheck structure, neutral-zone approach, transition quality, and how personnel changes affect matchups, tempo, and scoring chance quality.
Q7: Can projected lineups change after this post is published?
Yes. Treat projected lineups as the latest snapshot. Always re-check starters and late lineup updates closer to puck drop.