Alex Stalock has been confirmed as Thursday's starter vs. the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Stalock has been confirmed as Thursday's starter vs. the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

It will be his first career start against the Blue Jackets. Stalock is 4-1-1 with a 2.41 GAA and .918 save percentage against Eastern Conference opponents this season.