After trading most of their biggest UFAs at the trade deadline, the Columbus Blue Jackets are going to be playing out the string here as the playoffs slip further away. Tonight is the first of many games where the team will be seeking to evaluate talent on an individual basis, determine roles and roster spots for next season.
The lineup against the Dallas Stars was a reflection of that rotation and evaluation.
Rookie signing Josh Dunne made his Columbus debut. Elvis Merzlikins got the start in net.
Here’s what happened.