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Building foundation for future Mateychuk scored a goal in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Carolina.

Impact The defender stuffed in a rebound at the top of the crease at the midpoint of the second period. The 21-year-old Mateychuk has two goals in his last nine games, but bunched into the most recent four. He's starting to show how he can develop into a top-pairing defender.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 31 • YOUTUBE

Opens scoring early in loss Mateychuk scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Mateychuk tallied just 31 seconds into the contest, snapping a five-game drought. The 21-year-old defenseman has shown his skills, especially as a finisher with 12 goals and 29 points over 66 appearances. He's shooting 16.0 percent, which makes him a risky bet to replicate his efficiency in future seasons. Mateychuk has added 75 shots on net, 81 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating while mainly playing in the top four.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 29 • YOUTUBE

Sharks score late, rally past Blue Jackets 3-2 to snap six-game skid

Igor Chernyshov scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with 1:25 remaining, to rally the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, snapping a six-game losing...

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Buries goal in win Mateychuk scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Mateychuk had a goal late in the second period, the second in a span of 34 seconds, which helped the Blue Jackets run away with this win. The defenseman has two goals and four assists over nine outings in March. He's up to 11 goals, 28 points, 72 shots on net, 80 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 60 appearances. Mateychuk has some real talent -- though it's tough for him to shine when Zach Werenski is so dominant on the Columbus blue line.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Coyle's 4-point night leads the Blue Jackets to a 5-1 win over the Hurricanes

Charlie Coyle had a goal and three assists, Danton Heinen scored his 100th career goal and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Tuesday night

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Two-point effort Monday Mateychuk scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings.

Impact Both points came in the second period as the Blue Jackets briefly grabbed their only lead of the game at 3-2. Mateychuk is having a strong start to March, producing a goal and four points in five games, but as long as Zach Werenski is healthy and dominating power-play time from the blue line, the younger defenseman's upside is capped. Through 56 games this season, Mateychuk has 10 goals and 26 points.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kempe scores in overtime to lift the Kings to a 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets

Adrian Kempe scored his second goal of the game with 1:26 left in overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Pots goal in win Mateychuk scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

Impact This was Mateychuk's first point in three games since he returned from missing six contests due to an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old defenseman had gone six outings without a point since he was on a skid prior to his absence. There are ups and downs to be expected with young players, but Mateychuk has shown plenty of promise with nine goals, 22 points, 56 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 47 appearances.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson has goal and an assist in Blue Jackets' 5-3 win over Blues

Kent Johnson had a goal and assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Saturday night for their season-best fifth straight victory

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Ready to rock Mateychuk (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against the Kings on Monday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Following a six-game absence, Mateychuk will replace Jake Christiansen in Monday's lineup. The 21-year-old Mateychuk has accounted for eight goals, 21 points, 52 shots on net and 63 blocked shots across 44 appearances this season.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for IR Mateychuk (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Mateychuk has already been out of action for the Jackets' last four contests and will now be on the sidelines for a fifth when the Jackets face the Stars on Thursday. With the blueliner going on IR, the team used the available roster spot to activate Mason Marchment (upper body). Still, once Mateychuk gets the green light, he should slot back into a top-four pairing.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Might be cleared later this week Mateychuk (upper body) didn't participate in Monday's practice, but the hope is that the blueliner is cleared to return at some point later this week, Aaron Portzline of The Athlet...

Impact Given this latest update on Mateychuk's status, the 21-year-old probably won't be available until at least Saturday's home matchup against the Lightning. Mateychuk sustained his upper-body injury Jan. 11 in Utah and has missed three consecutive contests as a result. The 2022 first-round pick has provided decent fantasy utility in his second NHL campaign, generating eight goals, 13 helpers, 63 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 44 appearances.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Mateychuk (upper body) is not expected to play Saturday versus the Penguins, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Mateychuk didn't practice Friday, so it tracks that he won't be in the lineup Saturday for this one-off road game. The Blue Jackets are home for the following five games, which could give Mateychuk the time needed to practice and return to game fitness if his injury is a short-term one.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Projected to be out Thursday Mateychuk is slated to miss Thursday's game versus the Canucks, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Mateychuk's second evaluation results haven't been revealed, but it looks like he'll need to miss a second contest. The Blue Jackets will get a boost on defense with the return of Erik Gudbranson (hip) and Damon Severson (illness). Once cleared to play, Mateychuk will have a little more competition for top-four minutes.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option against Calgary Mateychuk (upper body) will be sidelined for Tuesday's home game versus the Flames, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact General manager Don Waddell conveyed to reporters that he doesn't expect Mateychuk to miss much time if his doctor's visit goes well. Tuesday's evaluation will be a second opinion for Mateychuk, as the blueliner was assessed by a different doctor Monday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site. Due to Mateychuk's absence, Dante Fabbro will slide into a top-four role, while Jake Christiansen is set to draw back into the lineup Tuesday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be evaluated Monday Head coach Dean Evason said after Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Mammoth that Mateychuk (upper body) will be evaluated Monday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Mateychuk played just one shift during Sunday's victory before exiting the game. If the left-shot blueliner is sidelined for Tuesday's home matchup against the Flames, Jake Christiansen will draw back into the lineup.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question Mateychuk (upper body) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Mammoth.

Impact Mateychuk sustained his upper-body injury in the opening frame of Sunday's game in Utah. If the 2022 first-round pick is unable to return, Egor Zamula will probably receive an uptick in work on the blue line.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Records two more assists Mateychuk notched two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Mateychuk has two goals and seven assists over his last seven games, a span that includes three multi-point efforts. The 21-year-old blueliner is up to eight goals, 21 points, 48 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 40 appearances. It took a little time for him to find his stride, but he's emerged as a production top-four blueliner who can also handle time in all situations.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby sets up late tying goal, scores in OT in Penguins' 5-4 victory over Blue Jackets

Sidney Crosby set up Ricard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over th...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Two points in Saturday's win Mateychuk produced a a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact The 21-year-old netminder has gotten onto the scoresheet in five of the last six games, collecting two goals and seven points during that surge. Mateychuk has lit the lamp an impressive eight times this season in 39 games, tying him with the likes of John Carlson and Evan Bouchard for ninth in the NHL in goals among all defensemen.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets snap Sabres' 10-game win streak in 5-1 rout

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored three times in the first period, including once short-handed, and beat Buffalo 5-1 on Saturday, snapping the Sabres’ league-leading 10-game win str...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

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