The Ducks’ rookie center and the Blue Jackets’ rookie forward – both top-five picks in the 2021 NHL Draft – will face each other for the first time in the pro ranks on Thursday night in Columbus.…
January 18, 2023 at 2:55 p.m.To say there is mutual admiration between Ducks rookie center Mason McTavish and Columbus Blue Jackets rookie forward Kent Johnson, well, really is something of an understatement.
Johnson on McTavish’s rapid ascent to first-line center: “No it doesn’t surprise me. He’s a really good player. Coming from juniors is a pretty big jump to the NHL. I knew it wouldn’t take him too long.” Now comes a special first meeting in the NHL between the friends with the last-place Blue Jackets hosting the Ducks, who are 30th overall, on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.
Wednesday was an off day for both teams and Johnson said he would be seeing McTavish later in the day. McTavish was second in the league’s rookie scoring race with 27 points , nine points behind the leader Matty Beniers of Seattle, heading into Wednesday’s slate of games. Johnson is tied for sixth with 19 points .
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