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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A collection of notes, insights, ruminations and did-you-knows gathered throughout the week that was for the Columbus Blue Jackets: Zach Werenski accelerated through the left ...

Zach Werenski had just played his worst game of the season. That’s a direct quote. He brought it up. Lounging in the lobby of Toronto’s Ritz-Carlton hotel, two games into a stretch when his ...

Zach Werenski found the score sheet yet again at Nationwide Arena to extend his home point streak to 17 games and joined a list of just seven other defensemen in NHL history to achieve the feat. \* La

Defenseman Zach Werenski has been playing at another level in 2024-25, leading the Blue Jackets in scoring with 52 points (15G-37A) in 48 games. Everyone knew this season wasn’t going to be easy ...

Zach Werenski has been nothing short of outstanding this season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Related: Columbus Gets Back To Winning Ways; Zach Werenski Continues Home Scoring Streak With his ...

One of the big reasons for the Blue Jackets’ winning streak is defenseman Zach Werenski. He comes into play Saturday leading the NHL in goals by a defenseman with 15 and points by a defenseman ...

Zach Werenski scored his 16th goal of the season, extending his home points streak to 19 games. He tied John Van Boxmeer for the 5th longest streak in NHL history. With the goal, he has overtaken Cale Makar in points by a defenseman and tied him with goals by a defenseman.

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ST. LOUIS — In Utah last weekend, St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery benched linemates Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich. He followed that up by separating the two for the next game against the Vegas Golden Knights and the start of the teams’ rematch Thursday night.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a strong bid to get back to the playoffs and even if that push falls short, it’s easy to believe this version of the club is just beginning to rise.

It’s safe to say trade season has officially begun. After the Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, and Chicago Blackhawks made arguably the biggest