Karel Vejmelka News: Slated to start Saturday

Vejmelka was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports, and is expected to defend the visiting cage in Columbus on Saturday.

Vejmelka is having a career year, posting a 29-16-2 record with a 2.61 GAA and a .900 save percentage in the 2025-26 campaign. He has already set a new career high in wins, beating his previous best of 26 from last season. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.13 goals per game, which ranks 17th in the league.