Blue Jackets' Jordan Harris: Nabs helper in overtime loss
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Harris provided an assist and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.
Since earning an assist Jan. 4 versus the Blues, Harris has been scratched in 11 of 15 contests. The 24-year-old defenseman has been unable to claim a regular role in the Blue Jackets' lineup, though he often plays when they suit up with seven blueliners. Harris is at four points, 13 shots on net, 19 hits, 32 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 28 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Jordan Harris: Finds helper in win
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Harris managed an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blues.
While Harris got on the scoresheet, he saw just 4:32 of ice time as the Blue Jackets remained in a seven-defensemen system. The 24-year-old's limited usage suggests he's in danger of returning to the press box if the team flips back to the traditional 12-forward, six-defensemen alignment. Harris has done little in his first year with the Blue Jackets, picking up three points, 12 shots on net, 17 hits, 26 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 24 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Jordan Harris: Scores first of season
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Harris scored a goal on one shot in Monday's 5-4 win over Montreal.
Harris operated as a seventh defenseman and was on ice for just 6:26. The tally was his first as a member of the Blue Jackets, and it came against his former team. He's often been a healthy scratch and has just two points through 23 outings while averaging 11:58 of ice time per game.
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Blue Jackets' Jordan Harris: Gets on scoresheet with assist
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Harris notched an assist in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
Harris earned his first point as a Blue Jacket in this contest, assisting on a Cole Sillinger goal in the third period. The 24-year-old Harris has played in six straight games, but he occasionally will sit out for Jack Johnson. Harris has added just nine shots on net, 19 blocked shots, 13 hits, six PIM and a minus-4 rating while averaging a mere 12:17 of ice time per game -- he's in too small of a role to draw much fantasy interest.
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Blue Jackets' Jordan Harris: Still searching for first point
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Harris has played in five of the last seven games after dressing for Friday's 5-2 win over the Flames.
Harris' playing-time increase is a positive, but he's also averaging a paltry 12:50 of ice time per game over 13 appearances. He has yet to log a point after posting 14 in 56 outings with the Canadiens last year. Harris has picked up 17 blocked shots, 10 hits, eight shots on goal and a minus-4 rating, and he'll continue to compete with Jack Johnson and Jake Christiansen for third-pairing minutes.
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Blue Jackets' Jordan Harris: Part of third-pairing rotation
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Harris has no points through six appearances to begin 2024-25.
Harris was scratched in the Blue Jackets' first two games, but he's played on the third pairing in six of the last seven contests. He is likely to remain a rotational option, competing with David Jiricek and Jack Johnson for playing time. Harris has accumulated two shots on goal, four PIM, five hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while averaging just 13:22 of ice time.
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Blue Jackets' Jordan Harris: Acquired via trade
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Harris was traded to the Blue Jackets from the Canadiens in exchange for Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick Monday.
Harris saw action in 56 games for Montreal last year in which he notched three goals, 11 helpers and 43 shots on net while averaging 17:28 of ice time. With Columbus, the young blueliner could move into a top-four role, which could set him up to cross the 20-point threshold for the first time in his three-year NHL career. Meanwhile, Jake Christiansen likely falls out of the lineup with the addition of Harris, while Denton Mateychuk may be in line to begin the year in the AHL.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Pots goal in loss
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Harris scored a goal on one shot, blocked four shots and delivered one hit in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders.
Harris' slapshot whizzed by a screened Semyon Varlamov to put the Canadiens up late in the first period. It was the third goal of the season for Harris, who was coming off a three-assist night against the Flyers on Tuesday. The 23-year-old defenseman, who has battled injuries this season, is up to 14 points over 54 games.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Supplies three helpers
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Harris registered three assists in a 9-3 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Harris snapped a seven-game scoring drought. He has two goals and 13 points in 53 outings in 2023-24. Although Harris came up big Tuesday, the 23-year-old blueliner isn't known for his offensive contributions and that's not projected to change.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Two points in win
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Harris had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Arizona. He finished with four shots on net, two blocks and one hit.
After blocking a shot at the point, Harris led a two-on-one break and, using Josh Anderson as a decoy, changed the angle to beat Connor Ingram to the far side. He later assisted on Tanner Pearson's game winner. The defenseman recorded his first points in four games since returning from an upper-body injury. Harris has two goals, six assists and 49 blocks through 35 contests.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Returns to action
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Harris returned to action for Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres after missing three games due to a concussion, Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette reports.
Harris joined fellow Northeastern University alumni Jayden Struble on the third pairing Wednesday, logging 17 shifts and 15:28 of ice time. Harris has collected six points through 32 contests this campaign.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Still out Saturday
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Harris (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Capitals, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.
Harris will miss his third straight game with the injury. The 23-year-old defenseman is still considered day-to-day, but it's unclear when he might be ready to play again. The Canadiens' next game is Wednesday versus the Sabres.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Exits Sunday's game
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Harris (upper body) won't return to Sunday's contest versus the Blues.
Harris logged just 1:34 of ice time prior to leaving the contest. If he can't play Tuesday against Anaheim, Arber Xhekaj will probably draw back into the lineup.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Healthy scratch
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Harris was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Senators.
Harris was shuffled to the press box as Johnny Kovacevic replaced him on the blue line. The Canadiens also had Arber Xhekaj in the lineup -- he replaced Justin Barron, who was demoted to the minors Monday.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Sets up game-winner
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Harris had an assist, one shot on net and one block over 17:28 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Devils.
Harris' blast from the point was stopped by Nico Daws, but Sean Monahan and Cole Caufield were net front to take advantage of the rebound that led to Caufield's game-winner. The helper was the defenseman's fifth of the season and gave Harris six points through 27 games.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Two-point effort Tuesday
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Harris scored his first goal of the season and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Stars.
It's the first multi-point performance of the season for the 23-year-old blueliner. Harris scored the only tally of the second period by collecting the puck in his own end and then finishing a three-on-two rush by snapping a shot past Scott Wedgewood. The points were the first in four games for Harris since he returned from a lower-body injury, and on the season he has a modest five points in 20 contests.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Playing Thursday
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Harris (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.
Harris has missed the last 15 games and 17 of the past 18 contests. He has only three assists in 16 games this season, along with 28 blocked shots. With Harris back in the lineup, Johnny Kovacevic is expected to head up to the press box as a healthy scratch.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Starting to skate
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Harris (lower body) will begin skating but is still 10-14 days away from returning to action, the team announced Tuesday.
Based on his recovery timeline, Harris looks set to be on the shelf through the holiday break with Dec. 28 versus Carolina as a potential return date. The 23-year-old blueliner has missed 10 consecutive contests and figures to be sidelined for at least five more. When healthy, the Massachusetts native has managed just three assists in 16 games and is still searching for his first goal of the campaign.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Shifts to IR
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Harris (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
In a corresponding move, Mattias Norlinder was called up from AHL Laval. Harris is out indefinitely due to a lower-body issue. He has generated three assists, 12 shots on goal and 28 blocked shots in 16 games this season.
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Canadiens' Jordan Harris: Ruled out indefinitely
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Harris suffered a lower-body injury this week that will sidelined him indefinitely, the Habs announced Tuesday.
Harris will almost certainly be placed on injured reserve in the coming days in order to free up a roster spot. The blueliner had just returned from an upper-body injury that cost him two games and now will likely be out long term. Looking at the Habs' minor-league affiliate, Brady Keeper or Nicolas Beaudin could be in line for a promotion in Harris' stead.