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5 reasons why the Columbus Blue Jackets are underperforming their playoff expectations Despite playoff expectations, the Blue Jackets have underachieved 36 games into the 2025-26 season.

1 DAY AGO • CLEVELAND.COM

Damon Severson - Logs two power-play helpers Severson notched two power-play assists, three shots on goal and four PIM in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Severson has three helpers over the last four games. He's getting a bit better usage than usual to help cover the absence of Zach Werenski (lower body). Severson has earned 12 points (four on the power play), 42 shots on net, 28 hits, 35 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 36 appearances in a top-four role this year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kirill Marchenko - Strikes on power play Marchenko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Marchenko's tally ended a four-game slide for the winger. The 25-year-old could see his ice time dip a bit after the Blue Jackets acquired Mason Marchment from the Kraken on Friday, but there should still be plenty of room for Marchenko to make a regular impact on offense. For the season, he's produced 11 goals, 27 points (11 on the power play), 94 shots on net, 28 hits and a plus-3 rating over 32 appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mason Marchment - Scores two PP goals Marchment scored two power-play goals in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Marchment came through every time the Blue Jackets needed him, and the left winger is enjoying an excellent start to his Columbus tenure with three goals in his first two games with the team. Expect Marchment to continue in a top-six role with Columbus, giving him plenty of opportunities to keep producing even if he's bound to regress in his scoring ways sooner rather than later.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jet Greaves - Excellent vs. Kings Greaves stopped 23 of 24 shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Greaves was beaten by Andrei Kuzmenko in the second period, but that would be the only goal he'd end up allowing in a dominant outing. This was a huge bounce-back performance for the 24-year-old netminder, who was coming off three straight outings with a save percentage below the .890 mark. On the season, Greaves owns a 9-9-5 record through 23 starts, posting a 2.69 GAA and a .906 save percentage.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luca Del Bel Belluz - Returned to minors Del Bel Belluz was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Tuesday.

Impact Del Bel Belluz was promoted under emergency conditions but with the Jackets off until Sunday's clash with the Islanders, the forward wasn't needed on the NHL roster anymore. Despite the demotion, the 22-year-old Ontario native could be brought back up prior to the clash with New York and fill out a bottom-six role for the club.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NHL On The Fly: Top Moments | NHL.com A recap of the top moments of the night including Gritty performing some acrobatics while suspended in the air, Mason Marchment putting up b...

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Blue Jackets vs. Kings | NHL Highlights | December 22, 2025

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

HIGHLIGHTS: Columbus Blue Jackets at LA Kings | 12.22.25

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Mason Marchment scores 2 power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko adds 1 as Blue Jackets beat Kings 3-1

Mason Marchment scored two power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko had one, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mathieu Olivier - Making progress in recovery Olivier (upper body) is expected to join the team for Saturday's full practice, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Portzline relayed that it is unclear if Olivier will be cleared for contact Saturday, as the right-shot winger has mostly been skating on his own. The 28-year-old has previously joined the team for optional morning skates, so he's seemingly progressing toward making his return to the lineup. The Mississippi native has been out of action since Nov. 12. Olivier will probably serve on the third line once he receives the green light to suit up.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miles Wood - Set to return Monday Wood (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup for Monday's game against the Kings, Dave Maetzold of FanDuel Sports Network reports.

Impact Wood missed Saturday's game against the Ducks due to his lower-body injury, but he'll be able to return to action following a minimal absence. Over nine appearances this month, he's logged two goals, two assists, 17 hits, four PIM and three blocked shots while averaging 14:47 of ice time.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jet Greaves - Patrolling crease versus Kings Greaves will defend the cage on the road against Los Angeles on Monday, Dave Maetzold of FanDuel Sports Network reports.

Impact Greaves has managed just one victory in his last nine outings, posting a 1-5-3 record despite a 2.85 GAA. Given his solid ratios, the 24-year-old backstop should continue to see the majority of the starts for Columbus, though the club may try to showcase Elvis Merzlikins in the hopes of securing a trade.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski - Not playing Monday Werenski (lower body) won't play against the Kings on Monday.

Impact Werenski is day-to-day and will miss at least one game after sustaining an injury in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Anaheim. He has accumulated 14 goals, 40 points, 132 shots on net and 52 blocked shots across 35 appearances this season. Due to Werenski's absence, Jake Christiansen will likely be in the lineup for Monday's contest.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

McDavid leads 3 Stars of the Week | NHL.com Oilers center, Senators goalie Ullmark, Blue Jackets defenseman Werenski earn honors

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Kings vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks - Monday, December 22, 2025 - Bleacher Nation The Los Angeles Kings are solid favorites (-181) on home ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (+150) at Crypto.com Arena on Monday.

3 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Will Corey Perry Score a Goal vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 22? - Bleacher Nation Will Corey Perry score for the Los Angeles Kings versus the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday? Stats and trends are available below, to help y...

3 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Kings vs. Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 22

Preview the Dec. 22 matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, pr...

4 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

Kings vs. Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 22

Zach Werenski - Considered day-to-day Werenski (lower body) is day-to-day, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Sunday.

Impact Werenski might miss Monday's matchup against the Kings, but he could be back shortly after the holiday break. He didn't suffer any broken bones after blocking a shot late in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Anaheim. Werenski has amassed 14 goals, 40 points, 132 shots on net and 52 blocked shots across 35 appearances this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen reshapes front office by hiring Marc Bergevin and Josh Flynn

Newly hired Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has wasted little time reshaping the team’s front office by hiring former Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin and Josh Flynn to h...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kings take on the Blue Jackets after Kempe's 2-goal performance

The Los Angeles Kings host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Adrian Kempe's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Kings' 2-1 win

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dmitri Voronkov - Tallies on power play in loss Voronkov scored a power-play goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Voronkov got the Blue Jackets on the board at 5:54 of the first period, answering an early pair of Ducks goals. The 25-year-old's standing in the lineup is in trouble, however -- the acquisition of Mason Marchment on Friday led to a shuffle that put Voronkov on the third line. Voronkov has slowed down lately but still has five points and 17 shots over his last eight outings. He's at 13 goals, 23 points, 68 shots, 53 hits, 42 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 35 appearances. Voronkov and Marchment profile similarly as physical wingers, and along with Boone Jenner, someone will get the short end of the stick on left wing in Columbus. Don't drop Voronkov yet, but be ready to pivot to other options if his production slides.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mason Marchment - Scores in team debut Marchment scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Marchment was set to be in San Jose for the Kraken's game versus the Sharks, but he traveled a little farther south to link up with the Blue Jackets in Anaheim after being traded Friday. He immediately stepped into a top-line role and delivered a second-period tally in his Columbus debut. The winger is up to five goals, 14 points, 49 shots on net, 39 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 30 appearances this season. He may be a better fit for the Blue Jackets, but he's got some work to do to generate widespread interest in fantasy.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Merzlikins - Loses to Ducks Merzlikins allowed four goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Merzlikins made just his second start in the last seven games, but he didn't have a great performance. He never had a lead to protect, but he allowed a late goal to Pavel Mintyukov that decided the game. Merzlikins has allowed 14 goals on 73 shots over his last three outings, and he hasn't looked all that good in his most recent wins either. Merzlikins is 6-6-1 with a 4.04 GAA and an .877 save percentage in 14 starts. The only thing keeping him in the mix for regular playing time is that fact that Jet Greaves has failed to run away with the starting job so far, but Greaves' numbers are still far better than what Merzlikins has shown. The Blue Jackets' next game is Monday versus the Kings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski - Leaves late after shot block Werenski sustained an apparent lower-body injury on a blocked shot in Saturday's game versus the Ducks, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Aaron Portzline of...

Impact Werenski had to crawl off the ice and needed assistance getting to the locker room, so there is at least moderate concern with this injury. Prior to getting hurt, he picked up a goal and an assist Saturday, giving him five goals and five helpers during his five-game point streak. The defenseman's status for Monday's game versus the Kings is up in the air pending further evaluation, but an absence of any length would be a significant blow to Columbus' blue line.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Mason Marchment scores 2 power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko adds 1 as Blue Jackets beat Kings 3-1

Kings vs. Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 22

Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen reshapes front office by hiring Marc Bergevin and Josh Flynn

Kings take on the Blue Jackets after Kempe's 2-goal performance