Blue Jackets' Damon Severson: Returns to action Saturday

Severson (oblique) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday versus Toronto, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Severson missed 15 games with the injury. He will replace Jake Bean in the lineup and is expected to see second unit power-play time. Severson had two goals and three points in three games before getting hurt. He has eight points, 21 shots on goal and 35 blocked shots in 19 games this season.