Dante Fabbro - NHL News & Rumors

Pots winner in return Fabbro scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over the Devils.

Impact Making his return from a six-game absence due to a lower-body injury, Fabbro broke open a scoreless tie early in the third period by snapping a quick shot through traffic in front of Jacob Markstrom. Fabbro isn't known for his offense, and through 49 games this season he's produced four goals, eight points, 83 blocked shots, 51 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-12 rating.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets vs. Devils | NHL Highlights | February 03, 2026

FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0

Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0...

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Dante Fabbro scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Slated to play Fabbro (lower body) is participating in warmups as expected, indicating he'll play Tuesday versus the Devils, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Fabbro was officially considered a game-time decision, but he was trending toward a return in recent practices. The blueliner will play on the third pairing for this contest. Fabbro had just one goal in the 16 contests before his six-game absence, so he won't be a great source of offense.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Officially game-time call Fabbro (lower body) will be a game-time decision against the Devils on Tuesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Fabbro is nearing a return to the lineup after missing the last six games due to his lower-body injury. Presumably, if the blueliner isn't quite ready to play Tuesday, he'll be in the mix to return versus the Blackhawks on Wednesday. With just seven points in 48 games this year, Fabbro may miss the 20-point threshold.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set to travel with team Fabbro (lower body) is expected to travel with the team ahead of Tuesday's game against New Jersey, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Fabbro has missed the last five games due to a lower-body injury, but it appears as though he could return to action before the Olympic break. Head coach Rick Bowness said Monday that the Blue Jackets will make a decision on Fabbro's availability Tuesday, so the 27-year-old will presumably be monitored following the team's morning skate.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Friday Fabbro (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus Chicago on Friday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Fabbro will miss his fifth straight game due to his lower-body injury. With the Jackets heading into a back-to-back, it seems unlikely the 27-year-old blueliner will be available versus the Blues on Saturday either. Prior to his absence, Fabbro was struggling to produce, managing just one point in his last 16 contests.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy, likely to be scratched Fabbro (lower body) is ready to return, but he's expected to be a healthy scratch Wednesday versus Philadelphia, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Impact Fabbro has three goals, seven points, 16 PIM, 48 shots, 42 hits and 81 blocks in 48 appearances in 2025-26. The Blue Jackets have won their past two games, which might be why Fabbro needs to wait before getting an opportunity to return to the lineup. The 27-year-old typically serves on the third pairing when he is utilized.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out for at least one week Fabbro (lower body) might be back in a week or so, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports Monday.

Impact Fabbro left Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh because of the injury. He has three goals, seven points, 16 PIM, 42 hits and 81 blocks in 48 appearances with Columbus this season. Jake Christiansen is likely to draw into the lineup Tuesday versus Ottawa due to Fabbro's injury.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Saturday's game Fabbro (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Penguins.

Impact Fabbro was hurt in the first period and was unable to get back into action. If he misses time, it'll open the door for Jake Christiansen to pick up minutes on a blue line that's suddenly collecting injuries. The Blue Jackets' next game is Tuesday at home versus the Senators.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 15 • YOUTUBE

Tallies in Tuesday's win Fabbro scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Fabbro went a month between points, posting a minus-7 rating, 20 hits, 17 blocked shots and 10 shots on net during a 13-game drought. The 27-year-old defenseman saw an increased role for the second contest in a row as he helps the Blue Jackets deal with the absences of Denton Mateychuk (upper body) and Damon Severson (illness). Fabbro has just seven points with 46 shots on net, 41 hits, 78 blocks and a minus-16 rating across 46 appearances this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Jenner's goal propels Blue Jackets to 5-3 win over Flames in Bowness' debut as coach

Boone Jenner scored late, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Calgary Flames 5-3

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Finds twine Thursday Fabbro scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Senators.

Impact Fabbro ended a 15-game point drought with the tally. He's had a hard time carving out offense from a third-pairing role this season. Fabbro is at five points, 32 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 20 hits and a minus-9 rating through 31 appearances. Unless he gets back into the top four, he probably won't do enough to help in fantasy.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stützle scores 2 as Senators use 4-goal 1st period to beat Blue Jackets 6–3

Tim Stützle scored twice, and the Ottawa Senators used a four-goal first period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–3, snapping a three-game skid

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Pots goal in win Fabbro scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Fabbro stretched the Blue Jackets' lead to 5-1 late in the second period. The defenseman has a point in each of the last three games (one goal, two assists), which accounts for all of his offense this season. He's added 10 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 10 appearances. Fabbro is currently on the third pairing, and as such, he has little upside for fantasy unless his recent run of offense gets him back into the top four.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sillinger, Olivier lead Blue Jackets to 6-3 win over Maple Leafs for third straight win

Cole Sillinger had two goals and an assist, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 for their third straight win

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects assist in shootout win Fabbro logged an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Penguins.

Impact Fabbro started the year on the top pairing, but his slow start has seen him move down the lineup while Denton Mateychuk gets minutes alongside Zach Werenski. The 27-year-old Fabbro has just the one helper with six shots on net, 17 blocked shots, three hits and two PIM across eight appearances. He set a career high with 26 points in 2024-25, but a repeat effort doesn't seem to be in the cards.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0

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