Blue Jackets' Sean Monahan: Expected back Monday

Monahan (wrist) is expected to play Monday against the Islanders, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Monahan is trending toward rejoining the Blue Jackets after missing their last 28 games with a wrist sprain. The 30-year-old center should give Columbus a significant boost offensively -- Monahan has logged 14 goals and 41 points in 41 games this season.