Jake Christiansen - NHL News & Rumors

Finds twine in Tuesday's win Christiansen scored a goal in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Christiansen has two goals and two assists over his last six games. The Blue Jackets have been looking for stability on the third pairing, and the 27-year-old has stepped up to fill that role. He's added eight shots on net, 16 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 12 appearances this season. Christiansen will still need to compete with Emil Andrae and Erik Gudbranson to maintain a steady spot in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

First goal since 2024 Christiansen scored a goal Tuesday in a 6-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Christiansen opened the scoring early in the first period with his first goal since Dec. 21, 2024. The 27-year-old defender showed some offensive chops in the AHL (46 points in 62 games in 2023-24), but none of that has translated into 159 career NHL games. Christiansen has just three shots in seven games this season while averaging 13:14. There's not much fantasy value in his game.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Nabs assist in limited minutes Christiansen recorded an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Christiansen logged just 4:18 of ice time in the contest, but he was able to set up Charlie Coyle's first goal. The 26-year-old hasn't been able to build much extra trust with interim head coach Rick Bowness after the Blue Jackets dismissed Dean Evason in January. Christiansen has played in just seven of 22 games since the start of March, and he's at three helpers, 25 shots on net, 30 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 39 appearances this season while averaging a paltry 10:02 of ice time.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Still in part-time role Christiansen was scratched for Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Flyers.

Impact Christiansen has played in three of eight games in March, with that playing time opening up due to the absence of Erik Gudbranson (upper body). Christiansen has earned just two assists with 24 shots on net, 26 hits and 21 blocked shots over 35 outings this season. The 26-year-old will continue to compete with Egor Zamula for playing time until the Blue Jackets' defense is at full health.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in win Christiansen notched an assist and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Christiansen had been scratched for the previous three games. The absences of Damon Severson (illness) and Denton Mateychuk (upper body) opened the door for Christiansen to get back in on the third pairing, though it's likely to be a short-term bump in playing time. With Egor Zamula jumping into a bottom-four role immediately, Christiansen's playing time is likely to remain low. This was Christiansen's second helper of the season to go with 18 shots on net, 18 hits, 15 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating over 27 outings.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed out of lineup Christiansen was scratched in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Christiansen had played in the previous seven games, logging two shots on net, five blocked shots and three hits, but he didn't have a point in that span. The 26-year-old received a chance to play regularly when Brendan Smith (knee) exited the lineup, but the Blue Jackets' signing of Egor Zamula has once again forced Christiansen out of the lineup. Over 26 outings this season, Christiansen has just one assist, 18 shots on net, 18 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating, so it's not like fantasy managers will need to track his usage moving forward.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first helper Christiansen notched an assist, two hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact The helper was Christiansen's first point of the season. The 26-year-old has added 16 shots on net, 15 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 19 appearances while averaging 10:31 of ice time. Christiansen will be competing with the newly-signed Brendan Smith for ice time moving forward, which could see both defensemen end up in part-time roles.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not producing on offense Christiansen has yet to record a point in 2025-26 after being held scoreless with a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Christiansen has appeared in 16 of the Blue Jackets' 20 games so far, but he's not seeing much ice time. He's averaged 10:26 per game while racking up nine shots on net, 12 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-7 rating. There's a good chance Christiansen will exit the lineup when Erik Gudbranson (hip) is ready to return, but there's no timeline for that to happen.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Clear of injury prior to camp Christiansen (upper body) is not listed with an injury on the Blue Jackets' training camp roster released Wednesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Christiansen's injury cost him four games at the end of 2024-25. The 26-year-old blueliner is poised to compete for a third-pairing spot in the lineup this season, but there's no guarantee he'll be able to carve out a regular role, as he'll have to prove himself over Denton Mateychuk (groin), who will be limited to start camp. Christiansen saw action in 68 games last year, earning eight points with 65 blocked shots and 50 hits despite averaging just 12:32 of ice time per game.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing season finale Christiansen (upper body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Islanders, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Christiansen will be out for the fourth straight game to end the season. The 25-year-old occasionally was a scratch this year as well, though he managed to play in 68 games. He earned eight points, 58 shots on net, 50 hits and 65 blocked shots. Christiansen signed a two-year contract in January to stay with Columbus, so he'll be part of the plans on defense for a while longer.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Christiansen (upper body) won't play against Philadelphia on Tuesday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Christiansen will miss his third straight game. He has contributed one goal, eight points, 58 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and 50 hits through 68 appearances this season. Even if he's healthy for Thursday's regular-season finale versus the Islanders, Christiansen could sit out the contest as a healthy scratch.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Christiansen (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Washington. Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Christiansen will miss his second straight game. He has contributed one goal, seven assists, 58 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and 50 hits through 68 appearances this season. Christiansen's next chance to play will come against Philadelphia on Tuesday, but it's unclear if he will return before the end of the regular season.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Christiansen (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday's game Christiansen (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's home game against the Capitals, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact The 25-year-old suffered an upper-body injury during Thursday's win over Buffalo, and while head coach Dean Evason doesn't yet have a timetable for Christiansen's return, he'll be unavailable for at least one game. The Blue Jackets have just three regular-season games remaining after Saturday's matchup, and it's not yet clear whether Christiansen will be able to suit up in any of those contests.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Christiansen sustained an upper-body injury during Thursday's clash against Buffalo and isn't expected to return to the game.

Impact Christiansen was playing in just his second game since returning from an upper-body injury, but it's not clear if this is a recurrence of that issue or something new. He has a goal, eight points, 50 hits and 65 blocks in 67 appearances in 2024-25. If Christiansen can't play Saturday versus Washington, then Jack Johnson might draw back into the lineup.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Christiansen (upper body) has been medically cleared Wednesday, though his status for Friday's clash against Vancouver hasn't been determined, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic repor...

Impact At the very least, it seems safe to assume Christiansen is close to returning. He has a goal, eight points, 47 hits and 64 blocks in 65 appearances in 2024-25. Christiansen has missed Columbus' past five games due to the injury. If he returns Friday, it will likely be as part of the third pairing.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined vs. Islanders Christiansen (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Islanders, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Christiansen continues to deal with an upper-body injury and will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive matchup. Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) will be back in action for Monday's matchup following a lengthy absence, so Christiansen may not have a consistent spot in the lineup once he's healthy. Whether Christiansen will be in the mix to return Friday against the Canucks remains to be seen.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Christiansen (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Penguins, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Christiansen will miss a fourth straight game. Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) is getting closer to a return, so it's possible Christiansen may not have a place in the lineup to come back to once he's healthy. The Blue Jackets' next game is Monday versus the Islanders.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Christiansen (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Florida, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Impact It will be Christiansen's third straight game on the shelf, but he did participate in Wednesday's practice, so the 25-year-old is getting closer. Christiansen has a goal, eight points, 47 hits and 64 blocks in 65 appearances. He's likely to serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's healthy.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Monday Christiansen (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Devils, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Christiansen sustained an upper-body injury Thursday against the Golden Knights and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game Monday. Jack Johnson will remain in the lineup against New Jersey, while Christiansen's next chance to suit up will be Thursday against Florida.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Christiansen (upper body) will not be available versus the Rangers on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Christiansen was injured Thursday versus Vegas, playing only 5:27. He has one goal, seven assists, 47 hits and 64 blocked shots across 65 contests this season. Look for Jack Johnson, who has missed the last nine games, is expected to rejoin the lineup in place of Christiansen.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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