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Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Slings assist in loss
Johnson registered an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
Johnson suited up for the third game in a row as the Blue Jackets continue to toy with using seven defensemen. His playing time has been sporadic when the team goes with six blueliners, as he's battling with Jordan Harris for one spot in the lineup in those instances. Johnson is up to five helpers, 18 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 34 appearances this season, a level of production that won't be useful for most fantasy managers.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Aston-Reese: Contributes helper in loss
Aston-Reese notched an assist and six hits in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
The helper was Aston-Reese's first point since Dec. 19 versus the Devils. In that time, he signed a one-year contract extension to stay with the Blue Jackets for 2025-26. The 30-year-old has had effective moments in a depth role, but a 22-game point drought is enough to keep him off the fantasy radar. He's managed 12 points, 70 shots on net, 127 hits, 40 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 55 appearances, mainly serving in a bottom-six role this season.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Lights lamp again Saturday
Danforth scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
Danforth has four points over his last seven outings, and he's scored in back-to-back games. His tally gave the Blue Jackets a 2-1 lead in the first period. Danforth is up to five goals, 12 points, 59 shots on net, 76 hits and 36 blocked shots over 35 appearances. He'll likely continue to see middle-six minutes while Columbus' center depth is thin.
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Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk: Scores in Saturday's loss
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
This was his first goal since Jan. 23, though van Riemsdyk added four assists over the six games between goals. The 35-year-old winger saw just 10:00 of ice time Saturday, and it's not unusual for his minutes to be somewhat limited even though he remains listed on the second line. He's now at 11 goals, 25 points, 60 shots on net and a minus-5 rating across 49 outings this season.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Finds back of net again
Johnson scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
The 22-year-old sniper got Columbus on the board late in the first period with another slick tally, as he took a feed from Zach Werenski below the faceoff circle to the left of Jonathan Quick, calmly settled the puck down and then snapped it under the goalie's outstretched glove. Johnson hasn't gone more than two straight games without lighting the lamp since early January, and over the last 15 games he's racked up seven goals and 13 points. Saturday's goal also established a new career high for Johnson, and through 42 appearances this season the fifth overall pick in the 2021 Draft has produced 17 goals and 36 points.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Busy in Saturday's loss
Merzlikins stopped 36 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
The Blue Jackets were out-shot 40-25 on the night, and Merzlikins was especially hung out to dry in the third period as he tried to protect a 3-2 lead -- Columbus managed only four shots on Jonathan Quick while surrendering 17. Merzlikins will get a much-needed rest as the NHL pauses for the 4 Nations Face-Off, as the 30-year-old netminder has gone 0-3-1 with a 3.79 GAA and .887 save percentage while starts four straight games.
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Blue Jackets' Luca Del Bel Belluz: Returns to AHL
Del Bel Belluz was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Saturday.
Del Bel Belluz will get to continue playing during the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 21-year-old center has eight points over 15 appearances at the NHL level this season. Given the injuries plaguing Columbus' center depth, it wouldn't be surprising for Del Bel Belluz to be back ahead of the Blue Jackets' Feb. 22 game versus the Blackhawks.
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Blue Jackets' Mikael Pyyhtia: Demoted to AHL
Pyyhtia was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Saturday.
Pyyhtia will get a chance to keep playing in the minors while the Blue Jackets' season is paused for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Pyyhtia could be called back up after the break if Boone Jenner (shoulder) or Yegor Chinakhov (upper body) aren't ready to return to action right away.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Between pipes Saturday
Merzlikins will guard the home cage against the Rangers on Saturday, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Merzlikins hasn't been at his best over the last three games, as the 30-year-old netminder is 0-2-1 while allowing 11 goals on 93 shots (.882 save percentage). He is 19-13-4 with a 2.96 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 36 appearances this season. Merzlikins will face the Rangers, who dropped a 3-2 decision to Pittsburgh on Friday. New York is averaging 2.96 goals per game this season, 14th in the NHL.
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Blue Jackets' Jordan Harris: Nabs helper in overtime loss
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' Ivan Provorov: Nets first career shorthanded goal
Provorov scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and blocked five shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.
Provorov is on a tear to open February, scoring in three straight games while adding an assist, nine shots and 12 blocks. The 28-year-old's tally Thursday was the first shortie of his career, though he also has seven shorthanded assists to his name. He's up to six goals, 25 points (three on the power play, three shorthanded), 67 shots on net, 88 blocks and a plus-4 rating across 55 appearances in 2024-25.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Opens scoring Thursday
Danforth scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.
This was Danforth's first goal since Nov. 18. He went 18 contests without scoring, though he also missed 18 games in that span due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old, a natural winger, has moved to center to help the Blue Jackets while Sean Monahan (wrist) is out and Cole Sillinger is playing in a top-six role on the wing. Danforth is at 11 points, 58 shots on net, 75 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 34 appearances this season, so his fantasy upside is limited to deep formats with an emphasis on non-scoring numbers.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Sets new career-high scoring mark
Werenski recorded a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.
The star blueliner had missed Columbus' last game due to an undisclosed injury, but Werenski saw his usual massive workload in his return -- his 29:16 led all skaters for either team on the night -- and he set up Ivan Provorov for the Blue Jackets' second goal inside the final minute of the second period. Werenski hasn't gone more than two games without getting onto the scoresheet since early November, and Thursday's helper established a new career-high scoring mark for the 27-year-old with 58 points (17 goals, 41 assists) in only 54 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Falls to Utah in OT
Merzlikins made 30 saves in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.
There wasn't much Merzlikins could do on the game-winner -- Connor Ingram cleared the puck from his own end off the glass with less than a minute left in overtime, and it took a wild bounce off the glass to spring Dylan Guenther for a breakaway. Even then, Merzlikins denied Guenther's initial shot, but he couldn't get in front of the rebound. Merzlikins has dropped three straight decisions, but he's given up more than three goals only once in his last eight outings, going 4-3-1 over that stretch with a 2.38 GAA and .916 save percentage.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Set to return Thursday
Werenski (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday against Utah, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Jack Johnson is set to be a healthy scratch as a result of Werenski's return. The 27-year-old Werenski has 17 goals and 57 points over 53 appearances in 2024-25. He missed Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Buffalo due to the injury.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: In goal Thursday
Merzlikins will get the starting nod at home versus Utah on Thursday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Merzlikins has dropped two straight games in which he posted a combined 4.19 GAA and .867 save percentage. Despite the recent slump, the 30-year-old backstop needs just one more victory to reach the 20-win threshold for the first time since 2021-22 and the second time in his NHL career.
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski: Could play Thursday
Werenski (undisclosed) could return to the lineup versus Utah on Thursday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
Werenski was a full participant at Thursday's morning skate, putting him in line to return after a one-game absence, barring any setbacks. The 27-year-old defenseman has already tied his career high in points with 57, set last season. Werenski has 17 goals, 40 assists, 19 power-play points, 200 shots and 92 blocked shots over 53 games this season.
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Team Statistical Rankings
GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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Team | 3.17 | 3.26 | 21.1 |
Injuries
Player | Injury |
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K. Marchenko RW Kirill Marchenko RW | Jaw |
S. Monahan C Sean Monahan C | Wrist |
Y. Chinakhov RW Yegor Chinakhov RW | Upper Body |
B. Jenner C Boone Jenner C | Shoulder |
D. Fabbro D Dante Fabbro D | Upper Body |
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