Two earlier games this weekend! First up, Columbus hosts Carolina late this afternoon at Nationwide Arena. This will be the third meeting between these teams in the last 11 days. The home team won each meeting, with Carolina winning the first 5-3 and Columbus winning 4-1 on Tuesday.
Tonight is Military Appreciation Night. For those of you going, you should stay in your seats for the first intermission, as the Ohio Warriors will be playing a scrimmage. Cannon commenter shockerblue will be participating. Be sure to cheer on him and his teammates.
In roster news, John Tortorella announced yesterday that Matt Calvert will be a healthy scratch, saying only it was a “coach’s decision.