Dante Fabbro - NHL News & Rumors

Panthers visit the Blue Jackets after Reinhart's 2-goal game

The Florida Panthers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Sam Reinhart scored two goals in the Panthers' 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Blues bring losing streak into home matchup against the Blue Jackets

The St. Louis Blues look to break their three-game losing streak when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Penguins take on the Blue Jackets in Metropolitan Division play

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a matchup of Metropolitan Division squads

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Utah visits Columbus after Guenther's 2-goal game

The Utah Mammoth visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Dylan Guenther scored two goals in the Mammoth's 6-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Expected to miss at least a month Fabbro (upper body) is expected to miss at least a month, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Sunday.

Impact Fabbro was placed on injured reserve Friday due to an upper-body injury he sustained during Monday's preseason game against the Red Wings. It's not yet clear whether Damon Severson (shoulder) will be ready for Opening Night, but the Blue Jackets are in the process of trying to sign Carson Soucy after he spent camp with the team on a professional tryout agreement.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Fabbro (upper body) was placed on injured reserve by the Blue Jackets on Friday.

Impact Fabbro sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's preseason game against the Red Wings, and the Blue Jackets indicated Wednesday that he could be in danger of missing Opening Night against the Sabres on Oct. 1. It appears as though the defenseman be sidelined for the start of the regular season after landing on injured reserve, and it's not yet clear when the team expects him to return, but the Blue Jackets could be shorthanded on their blue line since Damon Severson's (shoulder) status is uncertain ahead of Opening Night.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Recovery ongoing Fabbro (upper body) could be in danger of missing Opening Night against the Sabres on Oct. 1, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Wednesday.

Impact Fabbro's recovery is reportedly not going as quickly as the team had hoped, raising doubts regarding his availability for the season opener. With Damon Severson (shoulder) also working his way back from injury, the absence of Fabbro could create a significant gap on the Jackets' blue line.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for remainder of preseason game Fabbro sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's preseason game against the Red Wings and will not return.

Impact Fabbro didn't play in the second period after logging one block and one hit in 6:58 of ice time in the first. The Blue Jackets will continue their preseason schedule in the second half of a back-to-back Tuesday in Buffalo -- an update on the right-shot blueliner's status might be available before puck drop, though that's not a guarantee.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper in Sunday's loss Fabbro recorded an assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Fabbro ended a 16-game point drought with the helper. He's moved around the lineup a bit in that span, though he's mostly been in a top-four role since Damon Severson (shoulder) exited the lineup. Fabbro has just 11 points with 67 shots on net, 64 hits, 118 blocked shots and a minus-16 rating over 73 appearances this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Empty-net goal in second game back Fabbro scored an empty-net goal and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact Fabbro missed a couple of games due to a lower-body injury, and this was his second contest back in the lineup. The 27-year-old was on the top pairing at even strength, though he remains without a power-play assignment. Fabbro has 10 points, 57 shots on net, 93 blocked shots, 53 hits and a minus-13 rating over 56 appearances this season, making him a poor option for most fantasy formats.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Garland scores 2 to send Blue Jackets past Lightning, 5-2

Conor Garland scored two goals for the second consecutive game and the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Tuesday

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Poised to play Fabbro (lower body) is expected to play against the Kings on Monday, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Impact Following a two-game absence, Fabbro will replace Egor Zamula in Monday's lineup. The 27-year-old Fabbro has four goals, nine points, 55 shots on net, 88 blocked shots and 51 hits in 54 appearances this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Fabbro (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus the Kings on Monday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Fabbro has already missed two games due to his lower-body problem and could be in danger of missing a third. In his 54 games this year, the 27-year-old blueliner has managed just four goals and five assists, well off his pace from last season, in which he notched 26 points in 68 games for the Preds and Jackets last year.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Fabbro (lower body) has been ruled out of Saturday's tilt against Utah, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Fabbro will miss his second straight game. He has four goals, five assists, 51 hits and 88 blocked shots across 54 contests this season. He could return as early as Monday versus Los Angeles.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Fabbro (lower body) isn't available Thursday versus Florida.

Impact Fabbro has four goals, nine points, 18 PIM, 51 hits and 88 blocks in 54 outings in 2025-26. His exit from the lineup will likely result in Jake Christiansen playing against the Panthers.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Fabbro is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Panthers for an undisclosed reason, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Fabbro was absent from Thursday's morning skate for an undisclosed reason, and the Blue Jackets will monitor his status in the hours leading up to puck drop before determining his status. If Fabbro is unavailable against Florida, Jake Christiansen will likely enter the lineup.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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

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