NATIONWIDE ARENA

FACEOFF: 7 p.m.

TV: Sportsnet

RADIO: TSN 1050

KEY MATCHUP

Werenski vs. Matthews/Marner

Blue Jackets rookie sensation Zach Werenski is having a superb season, but if he wants to sway some Calder Trophy votes his way the mobile defenceman will need a big game against Leafs Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, the current favourites for rookie of the year.

NEED TO KNOW

The Blue Jackets, who had a 16-game winning streak ended on Jan. 5, have won back-to-back only once over the past 19 contests. They lost last time out, 3-2 to the Rangers on Monday. . . The Blue Jackets’ power play is 0-for-14 over the last nine games. . . . Left winger Scott Hartnell (lower body) is questionable.

UP NEXT

Saturday vs. Ottawa Senators, 7 p.m.

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