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Werenski scored a goal on two shots and went minus-3 in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Sharks.
Werenski has gotten on the scoresheet in eight straight outings (seven goals, eight assists), with only a lower-body injury slowing him down by sidelining him for four games during that span. The 28-year-old defenseman continues to be one of the absolute best from the blue line while working massive minutes for the Blue Jackets. Werenski is at 16 goals, 45 points, 141 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 38 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Records two points Sunday
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Werenski scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.
Werenski has made the most of his chances since returning from his lower-body injury, posting four points (one goal, three assists) in his last two games. The star blueliner has racked up 44 points in 37 outings this season, with 15 goals and 29 assists, and he remains one of the best offensive defensemen in the league. He ranks second in points among defensemen, as he only trails Cale Makar (47) from the Avalanche.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Two helpers in return to lineup
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Werenski notched two assists in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sabres.
The star defenseman missed the four games with a lower-body injury. Werenski wasted little time showing he was fully healthy in his return, helping to set up Denton Mateychuk for the afternoon's first tally just three minutes into the first period. Werenski then had a hand in Cole Sillinger's empty-netter in the third. Werenski has delivered 14 goals and 42 points in 36 contests this season. Only Cale Makar, with 45 points in 39 games, has been more productive among NHL blueliners.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Removed from IR
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Werenski (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Following a four-game absence, Werenski will return to the top pairing and first power-play unit against Buffalo on Saturday. He has amassed 14 goals, 40 points, 132 shots on net and 52 blocked shots across 35 appearances this season.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Set to return Saturday
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Werenski (lower body) is expecting to play against the Sabres on Saturday, barring any setbacks, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Werenski has been on the shelf for the Jackets' last four games due to his lower-body injury. Prior to his absence, the 28-year-old blueliner was riding a five-game point streak during which he had four multi-point performances. In order to suit up in Saturday's matchup, Werenski will need to first be activated off injured reserve.
Werenski (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.
In a corresponding move, Columbus activated Mathieu Olivier (upper body) from injured reserve. Olivier will return to the lineup against the Islanders on Sunday, while Werenski will miss his second straight game. The 28-year-old Werenski doesn't have an exact timeline for his recovery, but he remains day-to-day and is eligible to come off injured reserve whenever he is ready to play.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Not playing Sunday
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Werenski (lower body) won't play against the Islanders on Sunday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Werenski will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has amassed 14 goals, 40 points, 132 shots on net and 52 blocked shots across 35 appearances this season.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Doubtful for Sunday
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Werenski (lower body) is unlikely to play Sunday against the Islanders, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Werenski missed Saturday's morning skate, and he's undergoing further evaluation after he was injured Saturday in Anaheim. The star defenseman had a five-game scoring streak, tallying five goals and 10 points, before missing Monday's game in Los Angeles. Overall, Werenski has 14 goals, 26 assists, 132 shots on goal and 52 blocked shots across 35 appearances this season.
Werenski (lower body) won't play against the Kings on Monday.
Werenski is day-to-day and will miss at least one game after sustaining an injury in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Anaheim. He has accumulated 14 goals, 40 points, 132 shots on net and 52 blocked shots across 35 appearances this season. Due to Werenski's absence, Jake Christiansen will likely be in the lineup for Monday's contest.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Considered day-to-day
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Werenski (lower body) is day-to-day, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Sunday.
Werenski might miss Monday's matchup against the Kings, but he could be back shortly after the holiday break. He didn't suffer any broken bones after blocking a shot late in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Anaheim. Werenski has amassed 14 goals, 40 points, 132 shots on net and 52 blocked shots across 35 appearances this season.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Leaves late after shot block
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Werenski sustained an apparent lower-body injury on a blocked shot in Saturday's game versus the Ducks, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Werenski had to crawl off the ice and needed assistance getting to the locker room, so there is at least moderate concern with this injury. Prior to getting hurt, he picked up a goal and an assist Saturday, giving him five goals and five helpers during his five-game point streak. The defenseman's status for Monday's game versus the Kings is up in the air pending further evaluation, but an absence of any length would be a significant blow to Columbus' blue line.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Carries offense in Thursday's loss
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Werenski scored two goals in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.
The star blueliner was the only Columbus player to get a puck past Jesper Wallstedt, blasting home a one-timer late in the first period before snapping a shot in off the post on a solo rush late in the second. Werenski has produced back-to-back two-goal performances while putting an erratic start to the season firmly in his rearview mirror, and since the beginning of November, he's delivered an eye-popping 10 goals and 30 points in 24 games.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Proving last season was no fluke
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Werenski scored twice and added an assist in a 4-3 overtime win over the Ducks on Tuesday.
Both goals were off rushes. Werenski followed the play on the first goal, took a pass as he entered the zone and wired a low wrister when he got into the left circle. He carried the puck from his zone into theirs and wired another wrist shot on his second. Werenski snapped a seven-game goal slump, and he now has 11 goals, 36 points and 120 shots in 33 games this season. He's proving that his 23-goal, 82-point, 298-shot outburst last year was real. Werenski is currently the second-best offensive defender in the NHL.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Dishes two assists
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Werenski logged two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Senators.
Werenski had gone two games without a point prior to Thursday, which is a rarity for the star defenseman. He's posted eight helpers over six outings in December. Overall, he has 32 points, 114 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 31 appearances and is a virtual lock to be in fantasy lineups.
Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Distributes three assists
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Werenski logged three assists, including two on the power play, and added three shots on net with a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Red Wings.
Werenski has logged multiple points in three straight games and six of his last nine outings. The 28-year-old blueliner set up one goal by Kirill Marchenko and two by Adam Fantilli in this high-scoring win. Werenski is up to 29 points (eight on the power play), 100 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating through 27 appearances. He remains among the most productive blueliners in the NHL.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Two helpers in Monday's win
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Werenski notched two assists in Monday's 5-3 win over New Jersey.
The All-Star blueliner has carried his late November surge into December. Werenski has gotten onto the scoresheet in nine of the last 10 games, producing five multi-point performances en route to five goals and 15 points. After erupting for a career-high 82 points (23 goals, 59 helpers) over 81 games in 2024-25, he's back on a point-a-game pace to begin 2025-26 with nine goals and 26 points in 26 contests.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Collects two more points
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Werenski scored a goal on two shots, added a shorthanded assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.
Werenski was in on both of the Blue Jackets' second-period tallies, with his goal putting them ahead 3-1 in the dying seconds of the frame. The 28-year-old defenseman has five goals and eight assists over his last nine contests as he continues to be among the NHL's best blueliners. Overall, Werenski is at nine goals, 24 points, 97 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 25 appearances. His helper Friday was his first shorthanded point of the campaign.
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