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Malte Vass - Two helpers for New Hampshire Vass notched two assists in the University of New Hampshire's 3-0 win over UMass-Lowell on Friday.

Impact Vass showed limited offense with Boston University in 2025-26, earning three assists over 22 games. His transfer to New Hampshire in the offseason hasn't changed much -- his two helpers Friday were his first points in nine outings this season. The Blue Jackets prospect was rarely a prolific scorer during his developmental years in Farjestad's junior system in Sweden. The best-case scenario for Vass is a third-pairing job in the NHL as a stay-at-home defenseman, given his limited offense.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski - Tallies again Friday Werenski scored a power-play goal on three shots, blocked three shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Werenski couldn't buy a goal in the first month of the season, coming up empty on 36 shots over his first 13 games. He's now scored in consecutive contests, and he's on a six-game, eight-point streak. The 29-year-old is a three-time 20-goal scorer from the blue line, so it's safe to bank on luck eventually coming back for Werenski. He's at 14 points (four on the power play), 44 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 15 outings this season.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kent Johnson - One of each in loss Johnson scored a goal on five shots and added a power-play assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Johnson is now on a seven-game point streak (four goals, seven assists). The 24-year-old has been one of the Blue Jackets' few consistent contributors on offense to begin 2026-27. He's up to eight goals, eight helpers, 34 shots on net and a plus-2 rating across 15 appearances, production that has earned him a spot on the top line and first power-play unit.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jet Greaves - Allows five goals in loss Greaves stopped 32 of 37 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Greaves has lost his last four outings, giving up 15 goals on just 99 shots in that span. This was the second half of a back-to-back for the Blue Jackets, but Greaves didn't help his case for more playing time. That's compounded by the capable play between the pipes Cam Talbot has often delivered this season. Greaves is at a 2-6-0 record with a 3.36 GAA and an .880 save percentage across nine games (eight starts). If he hasn't lost his grip on the No. 1 job for Columbus yet, he is definitely on notice. The Blue Jackets host the Panthers, Lightning and Flyers during the next standard fantasy week, making both Greaves and Talbot risky options in weekly formats.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"We Needed To Win This One For Eddie." | Lindy Ruff on Hockey Fights Cancer Win | Buffalo Sabres

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"Just Be a Threat." | Josh Norris on His Game Mentality | Buffalo Sabres

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22 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Dmitri Voronkov - Being evaluated Head coach Rick Bowness said after Friday's 5-2 road loss to the Sabres that Voronkov is being evaluated for an upper-body injury, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Voronkov was unable to finish Friday's game, during which he logged 8:00 of ice time across 11 shifts. Sean Monahan (lower body) was also injured in Buffalo, leaving the Blue Jackets with a couple of question marks up front ahead of Tuesday's home matchup against Florida. Voronkov can be considered day-to-day for now.

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Blue Jackets vs. Sabres | NHL Highlights | Nov 6, 2026

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Josh Norris scores twice in the Sabres' 5-2 victory over the Blue Jackets

Josh Norris scored twice, defenseman Owen Power had three assists and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Friday night

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Sean Monahan - Ruled out for remainder of Friday's game Monahan (lower body) has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game in Buffalo.

Impact According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Monahan exited the game after blocking a shot during the middle frame. The 32-year-old Monahan logged an even-strength assist and three blocked shots in 11:06 of ice time prior to his departure. The Blue Jackets' next game isn't until Tuesday versus the Panthers, so Monahan will have some time to recover for that matchup if his injury isn't overly serious.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jet Greaves - Between pipes Friday Greaves will tend the twine on the road versus Buffalo on Friday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Greaves is mired in a three-game losing streak during which he posted a 4.02 GAA and has managed just one victory in his prior seven contests. With the 25-year-old netminder struggling, the Jackets have turned to Cam Talbot and may continue to do so if Greaves struggles linger.

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Cam Talbot - Earns SO win Thursday Talbot stopped 27 of 28 shots in Thursday's 2-1 shootout win over the Stars.

Impact Talbot kept Dallas scoreless through two periods, making several difficult saves before surrendering Mikko Rantanen's third-period goal. Columbus rallied late and prevailed in the shootout, giving the veteran his fifth win of the season. His .964 save percentage was particularly encouraging, and this was the fourth straight outing in which he posted a single-game save percentage above the .900 mark. He's on a four-game winning streak, posting a 1.69 GAA and a .940 save percentage with 109 stops on 116 shots faced over that stretch.

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Zach Werenski - Scores late equalizer in SO win Werenski scored a goal on five shots in Thursday's 2-1 shootout win over the Stars.

Impact Werenski tied the game with 3:14 remaining in regulation, ending his season-long goal drought when the Blue Jackets needed him the most. The defenseman has seven points (one goal, six assists) during an active five-game point streak. His sustained offensive involvement and heavy workload continue to make him an elite fantasy option despite his relatively slow start in the goal-scoring department.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets in action against the Sabres after shootout win

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Buffalo Sabres after the Blue Jackets knocked off the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jack Williams - Receives first promotion Williams was called up from AHL Cleveland on Thursday.

Impact Williams has opened the season with five points over seven games for Cleveland. The undrafted forward initially signed with the Blue Jackets in March of 2025, and he made his debut near the end of the 2024-25 campaign. This is his first return to the big club's roster since then, and it's unclear how much playing time he'll see.

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Absolute FILTH to win the shootout 😮‍💨

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Steven Lorentz - Called up from AHL Lorentz was called up from AHL Cleveland on Thursday.

Impact The Blue Jackets shuffled up their depth forwards this week, with Danton Heinen getting waived and Lorentz and Jack Williams getting promoted. Lorentz has produced nine points over nine games to begin the season with Cleveland.

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Stars vs. Blue Jackets | NHL Highlights | Nov 5, 2026

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Nichushkin, Johnson score in shootout to lift Blue Jackets past Stars 2-1

Valeri Nichushkin and Kent Johnson scored in the shootout, and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 Thursday night for their third straight home win

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Cam Talbot - Starting at home against Dallas Talbot will start Thursday's home game against the Stars, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Talbot picked up his third consecutive win Tuesday against the Avalanche, and he'll remain in the crease for a second consecutive matchup Thursday. Across his seven appearances to begin the regular season, he's gone 4-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .901 save percentage.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Isac Lundestrom - Resumes skating Lundestrom (Achilles) has resumed skating and is believed to be getting close to returning, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Impact Lundestrom hasn't played yet in 2026-27 because of the injury. He had four goals and 12 points in 68 regular-season appearances with Columbus in 2025-26. Lundestrom will probably serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's healthy.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emil Andrae - Placed on waivers Andrae was put on waivers by Columbus on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Andrae has two assists in five appearances with Columbus in 2026-27. The 24-year-old will probably be sent to AHL Cleveland if he clears waivers.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Josh Norris scores twice in the Sabres' 5-2 victory over the Blue Jackets

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