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Patrik Laine, a player for the Columbus Blue Jackets (#CBJ), will be a healthy scratch in the game against Philadelphia. The team will go with 11 forwards and 7 defensemen, with Adam Boqvist replacing Laine in the lineup. Spencer Martin will start in net. Laine expressed unhappiness with the decision, and coach Pascal Vincent stated that 'nobody is bigger than the Blue Jackets.' This decision comes amidst significant lineup changes for #CBJ this season.
#CBJ have used 33 different line combinations at the start of games already this season. More changes coming today, when they dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen. Adam Boqvist replaced Laine in the lineup.
#CBJ coach Pascal Vincent, asked about his decision to make Patrik Laine a healthy scratch today in Philadelphia: https://t.co/mKiHJsDChf
Patrick Laine and Morgan Frost will be healthy scratches tonight for their respected teams. #CBJvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers
Laine will be a healthy scratch tonight #CBJ
Laine will sit out today in Philly as a healthy scratch. #CBJ will go 11 forwards, 7 defensemen. Boqvist draws in as the 7th D. Martin starting in net. Laine not happy with the decision. Vincent: “It was a hard conversation … but nobody is bigger than the Blue Jackets.”
Patrik Laine will be a health scratch for #CBJ in Philadelphia tonight. Adam Boqvist goes in as the Jackets go 11/7. Spencer Martin in net.