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Top 10 Goals of the Week | NHL.com The top ten goals of the week include goals from Alex Ovechkin, Jake Guentzel, and Justin Danforth

MARCH 8 • NHL.COM

Blue Jackets sign Mathieu Olivier to a 6-year, $18 million contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a long-term contract extension

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Two points including winner Danforth scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Red Wings.

Impact His third-period winner could easily have been wiped out -- Danforth broke free from two Detroit defenders with the help of a high stick to the face of Simon Edvinsson, but it didn't get called by the refs. It was Danforth's first multi-point performance since Nov. 9, and the checking-line center has a modest six goals and 14 points through 39 appearances on the season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

NHL roundup: Jackets score late, beat Wings in Stadium Series Justin Danforth scored the go-ahead goal with 2:17 left and Elvis Merzlikins made 43 saves to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroi...

MARCH 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NHL On The Fly: Top Shelf | NHL.com Justin Danforth scores the late game-winning goal in The Stadium Series Game, David Pastrnak shows off his hands on the breakaway and more

MARCH 2 • NHL.COM

Late goal lifts Jackets over Wings in Stadium Series Justin Danforth scored the go-ahead goal with 2:17 left and Elvis Merzlikins made 43 saves to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroi...

MARCH 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Danforth's late goal lifts Blue Jackets over Red Wings 5-3 in Stadium Series

Justin Danforth scored with 2:17 remaining to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over Detroit 5-3 on Saturday night in the Stadium Series, leapfrogging the Red Wings to take sole posse...

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Lights lamp again Saturday Danforth scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Danforth has four points over his last seven outings, and he's scored in back-to-back games. His tally gave the Blue Jackets a 2-1 lead in the first period. Danforth is up to five goals, 12 points, 59 shots on net, 76 hits and 36 blocked shots over 35 appearances. He'll likely continue to see middle-six minutes while Columbus' center depth is thin.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Thursday Danforth scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.

Impact This was Danforth's first goal since Nov. 18. He went 18 contests without scoring, though he also missed 18 games in that span due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old, a natural winger, has moved to center to help the Blue Jackets while Sean Monahan (wrist) is out and Cole Sillinger is playing in a top-six role on the wing. Danforth is at 11 points, 58 shots on net, 75 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 34 appearances this season, so his fantasy upside is limited to deep formats with an emphasis on non-scoring numbers.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper Sunday Danforth produced an assist and five hits in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Danforth has two assists over seven contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old forward has filled a bottom-six role since his return, so a lack of offense shouldn't come as a surprise. He's managed 10 points, 57 shots on net, 70 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 32 outings overall.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

First point since return Danforth logged an assist, three shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.

Impact The helper was Danforth's first point in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him over a month. The 31-year-old forward has resumed a bottom-six role, and he's valued for his defensive work and physicality. That won't necessarily make him a strong fantasy option. Danforth has nine points, 55 shots on net, 62 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 29 appearances in 2024-25.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR Danforth (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Monday.

Impact Danforth has missed the last 18 games due to a lower-body injury, but it appears as though he'll be back in action on the road against the Islanders on Monday. The 31-year-old has made 25 appearances for the Blue Jackets this year, posting three goals, five assists, 51 hits, 27 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-7 rating while averaging 15:20 of ice time.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Danforth (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Impact Danforth has missed the last six games due to a lower-body injury he sustained in early December, and it appears as though he'll be sidelined through the NHL's Christmas break. It's not yet clear when he'll return to action, but Kevin Labanc will likely enter the lineup in the near future after James Malatesta was sent down Sunday.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Danforth (lower body) won't play against Philadelphia on Saturday, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.

Impact Danforth will miss his sixth straight game. He has accounted for three goals, eight points, 49 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 51 hits across 25 appearances this season. Danforth's final chance to play before the Christmas break will come against Montreal on Monday.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Danforth (lower body) won't return Thursday versus New Jersey.

Impact It will be Danforth's fifth straight game on the shelf. He has three goals and eight points in 25 outings in 2024-25. When he's healthy, Danforth will probably serve in a middle-six role.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to sit again Danforth (lower body) isn't expected to play against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Danforth will miss his fourth straight game. He has contributed three goals, eight points, 49 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 51 hits across 25 appearances this season. Mikael Pyyhtia has been occupying a bottom-six role during Danforth's absence.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Danforth (lower body) won't play versus Carolina on Sunday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Danforth will miss his third straight game. He has three goals, eight points, 49 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 51 hits across 25 appearances this campaign. Mikael Pyyhtia has been playing during Danforth's absence.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Danforth (lower body) will remain out of the lineup versus Anaheim on Saturday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Danforth will miss his second straight game. The 31-year-old has three goals and five assists across 25 games this season. Danforth could return as early as Sunday when the Blue Jackets face Carolina.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE