Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - News - April 12, 2025

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Luke Kunin - Slips out of lineup Kunin was scratched for the fifth game in a row in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Capitals.

Impact Kunin's point drought is at 25 games, dating back to his time with the Sharks before he was dealt to the Blue Jackets at the trade deadline. He has a minus-4 rating, 17 shots on net, 24 hits and 13 blocked shots in 12 games with Columbus since the trade. The Blue Jackets are healthy at forward and James van Riemsdyk has some momentum since returning to the lineup, which has left Kunin stuck in the press box late in the season.

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Christian Fischer - Limited time with Columbus Fischer has played in just one of the Blue Jackets' 18 games since they claimed him off waivers from the Red Wings on March 6.

Impact The Blue Jackets have gotten healthier at forward since picking up Fischer, who was only ever going to be a bottom-six option anyway. If Columbus gets eliminated from playoff contention, he could get back into the lineup to allow another player to rest. That said, he won't be a fantasy option even if he draws in. He's been limited to seven points, 31 shots on net, 93 hits and a minus-6 rating over 46 appearances this season.

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Denton Mateychuk - Contributes assist Saturday Mateychuk notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Capitals.

Impact Mateychuk has remained steady with a goal and six helpers over his last 11 outings. He's been a little sheltered but is still playing in a top-four role during a playoff push, showing the trust the Blue Jackets have in him at just 20 years old. He's now at 13 points, 41 shots on net, 60 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating across 42 appearances this season.

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Denton Mateychuk - Contributes assist Saturday Mateychuk notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Capitals.

Impact Mateychuk has remained steady with a goal and six helpers over his last 11 outings. He's been a little sheltered but is still playing in a top-four role during a playoff push, showing the trust the Blue Jackets have in him at just 20 years old. Mateychuk's now at 13 points, 41 shots on net, 60 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating across 42 appearances this season.

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Cole Sillinger - Pots goal Saturday Sillinger scored a goal and went plus-3 in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Capitals.

Impact Sillinger stretched the Blue Jackets' lead to 6-0 at 5:14 of the second period. The 21-year-old hadn't scored since Feb. 2 -- he was limited to four assists over 14 games in that span and missed 11 contests due to a shoulder injury. That injury has derailed an otherwise solid campaign for the center, who has 10 goals, 31 points, 127 shots on net, 72 hits and a minus-12 rating over 63 appearances, one point shy of matching his career-best total from last season.

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Zach Werenski - Scores early in blowout win Werenski scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Capitals.

Impact Werenski set the tone for a must-win game for the Blue Jackets, scoring one minute in on a feed from Sean Monahan. While Werenski went 17 games between goals, he was still productive with 10 assists in that span. For the season, the star defenseman is at 77 points (21 goals, 56 assists), 288 shots on net, 128 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 78 appearances. He's second in the league for points by a blueliner, and combined with his astounding (and league-leading) 26:49 average ice time per game, Werenski should be in the discussion for the Norris Trophy.

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