Christiansen, 23, recorded one goal and an +1 plus/minus rating with four shots in eight games for Columbus in 2021-22, including making his NHL debut on Jan. 6, 2022 against New Jersey. He posted his first career NHL goal on Mar. 1, 2022 against the Devils.
A native of West Vancouver, British Columbia, Christiansen has collected 0-4-4 with two penalty minutes and 26 shots in 11 games with the Monsters in 2022-23. The 6-0, 193-pound defenseman has registered 16-48-64 with 49 penalty minutes, five powerplay goals and 267 shots in his AHL career with the Monsters and Stockton Heat since making his pro debut in 2019-20. Last season, he was named to the AHL's Second All-Star Team after setting career highs with 13-32-45 in 62 contests with Cleveland. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Columbus on Mar. 4, 2020.
Jiricek has recorded four shots, five hits and four blocked shots, while averaging 15:30 of ice time in two games. He became the second youngest defenseman to make his NHL debut in franchise history (Rostislav Klesla; 18-years, 200-days on Oct. 7, 2000 vs. Chicago) when he suited up against Boston on October 28 at 18-years, 334-days. The 6-4, 199-pound native of Klatovy, Czechia has added 0-4-4 with two penalty minutes, 12 shots and a +2 plus/minus rating in five games with the Monsters this season. He was selected by the Blue Jackets in the first round, sixth overall, at the 2022 NHL Draft.
