Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent said that forward Patrik Laine, who has been out since Dec. 14 with a clavicle fracture, suffered a "setback" and is out through the all-star break after it appeared he could return on the team's five-game road trip.
Elvis Merzlikins in net tonight at Vancouver.
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) January 27, 2024
Patrik Laine (clavicle) has had a setback with his injury and is returning to Columbus. He wont play before the All-Star break. #CBJ
In 18 games this season, Laine has posted six goals and nine points.
Vincent added that Elvis Merzlikins will start for the Blue Jackets, Andrew Peeke will take the injured Adam Boqvist's spot in the lineup, and Jack Roslovic will play after leaving Thursday's game after taking a hit from Jonathan Huberdeau. Huberdeau received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for boarding for the hit.
The Blue Jackets and Canucks face off from Rogers Arena in Vancouver at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday.
