Nutivaara to replace Kukan for CBJ in Game 3

The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a change on the blue line ahead of Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team announced that Markus Nutivaara will replace Dean Kukan on Thursday night, citing a coach's decision.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a change on the blue line ahead of Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The team announced that Markus Nutivaara will replace Dean Kukan on Thursday night, citing a coach's decision.

LINEUP NEWS: One lineup change for Columbus as D Markus Nutivaara will replace D Dean Kukan tonight in Game 3 of the Blue Jackets - Maple Leafs Qualifying Series (coach’s decision). #CBJ⁠ ⁠
— CBJ Public Relations (@BlueJacketsPR) August 6, 2020

Kukan left Game 2 in the first period after a hit from Kyle Clifford but returned and logged 7:25 of ice time in the 3-0 loss. He played 13:04 and registered four shots in Columbus' 2-0 win in Game 1. He had one goal and five points in 33 games during the regular season.

Nutivaara, 26, had three goals and nine points in 37 games during the regular season while averaging 15:55 of ice time.

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Nutivaara to replace Kukan for CBJ in Game 3

The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a change on the blue line ahead of Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team announced that Markus Nutivaara will replace Dean Kukan on Thursday night, citing a coach's decision.