Zach Werenski - NHL News & Rumors

Career season continues Werenski scored a goal Tuesday in a 5-3 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Werenski has nine goals this season, which ties him with Cale Makar for the NHL lead. His 29 points are third-best for defenders. Werenski's best season to date came last year when he put up 11 goals and 57 points in 70 games. He's on pace to obliterate those numbers.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski, Kent Johnson and Sean Monahan, Blue Jackets vs. Flyers | Postgame Media

11 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Picks up helper in loss Werenski had an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Werenski helped out on a Kevin Labanc tally in the first period. The 27-year-old Werenski saw an eight-game, 16-point streak end in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Flames, but there's been little success for opposing teams trying to keep him quiet this year. The blueliner has eight goals, 19 helpers, 92 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating through 25 appearances. In addition to his NHL success, Werenski will represent Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Head Coach Dean Evason, Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski: Blue Jackets @ Flames | Postgame Media

DECEMBER 4 • YOUTUBE

Zach Werenski's 8-game point streak elicits 3-word reaction from fiancee Odette Peters Columbus Blue Jackets alternate captain Zach Werenski made history during their 6-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.

DECEMBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Two more assists in win Werenski posted two assists, two shots on goal, two hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Werenski is on an eight-game point streak, picking up five goals and 11 helpers in that span. He helped out on goals by Sean Monahan and Dante Fabbro as the Blue Jackets took control of Sunday's win. Werenski's putting it all together this season with eight goals, 18 assist, 86 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 23 appearances. The 27-year-old has been one of the top defensemen in fantasy, and he can help managers in every category except hits.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Streak at seven games, 14 points Werenski scored a goal and added an assist Friday in a 5-2 win over the Flames. It stood as the winner.

Impact Zach Attack continues -- the points extended his point streak to seven games and 14 points (five goals, nine assists). Werenski tied the Blue Jackets record for longest point streak by a defenseman set by Bryan Berard (2005-06) and Jaroslav Spacek (2002-03). The defender sits third in the NHL with 24 points, and his eight goals put him in a tie with Cale Makar for the league lead.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher Drops The Gloves With Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski

NOVEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Yegor Chinakhov, Mathieu Olivier, Zach Werenski, HC Dean Evason: CBJ vs. MTL | Postgame Media

NOVEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Runs scoring streak to six games Werenski scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, blocked a shot and was whistled for seven PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal.

Impact Werenski set up a Mathieu Olivier goal that gave Columbus a first-period lead then got a friendly bounce of a Montreal skate for the game-tying tally in the third period. In between he fought with Brendan Gallagher; it was a rare Gordie Howe hat trick for the blueliner who had four PIM over his first 20 outings. The two-point night extended the defenseman's point streak to six games, during which Werenski has four goals and eight assists. Overall, he has a team-high 22 points along with 79 shots, five hits and 33 blocks.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Now: Zach Werenski interview | NHL.com Zach Werenski discusses the "Donkey of the Game" cap

NOVEMBER 27 • NHL.COM

Helps out on power play Werenski notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Werenski helped out on a Dmitri Voronkov tally in the second period. While it wasn't a repeat effort of his five-point game from Thursday, Werenski has now gotten on the scoresheet in five straight contests (three goals, seven assists). The 27-year-old defenseman is operating at a point-per-game pace with six tallies and 14 assists through 20 outings, and eight of his points have come on the power play. He's added a plus-4 rating, 76 shots on net and 32 blocked shots. He just has to keep the injury bug at bay -- doing so will likely result in him resetting his career high in points for the second year in a row, with 57 being the mark to beat.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski dominates, Wild over Oilers, more | NHL.com Lead with our Best: Zach Werenski dominates, Wild over Oilers, more

NOVEMBER 22 • NHL.COM

NHL roundup: Zach Werenski, Jackets zap Lightning in OT Zach Werenski capped a career-high five-point night with his goal 1:26 into overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied for a 7-6 victor...

NOVEMBER 22 • THESTATE.COM

Zach Werenski's fiance Odette Peters reacts to his OT winner and career best night against Lightning Columbus Blue Jackets alternate captain Zach Werenski dropped a masterclass on Thursday night as his side made a remarkable comeback to defe...

NOVEMBER 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Five-point game new career mark Werenski scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, and added three assists in a 7-6 overtime win over Tampa Bay.

Impact It was a career game for Werenski, who logged 27:22, had eight shots and two blocks, and helped his team come back from an early 3-0 deficit. He's now tied for second among defenders in both goals (six) and points (19) in 19 games. Werenski is on a four-game, nine-point scoring streak (three goals, six assists) and he has a whopping 73 shots. That puts him third in the NHL behind David Pastrnak (87) and Brady Tkachuk (80). At some point, we all need to start talking about how much Werenski has elevated his game. And do it before his name ends up on a Norris Trophy ballot.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Energizer OT Winner: Zach Werenski | NHL.com Zach Werenski records his sixth career overtime goal

NOVEMBER 22 • NHL.COM

Zach Werenski scores in OT, fuels Jackets in thriller over Lightning Zach Werenski capped a five-point night with his goal 1:26 into overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied for a 7-6 victory over the v...

NOVEMBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Werenski caps off the 5-POINT NIGHT with the OT WINNER! 😮💥🚨

NOVEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Zach Werenski's goal in OT and 5-point game helps Blue Jackets to 7-6 win over Lightning

Zach Werenski’s goal at 1:25 of overtime punctuated a five-point game as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from an early three-goal deficit and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-6

NOVEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Head Coach Dean Evason, Mathieu Olivier, Zach Werenski and Dante Fabbro, CBJ @ MTL | Postgame Media

NOVEMBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Scores power-play goal Werenski scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Friday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Werenski had been cooling off after his impressive start to the season, but the blue-liner made his presence felt in this victory while recording his first multi-point effort since Oct. 22 -- and the third time he's achieved that mark this season. Werenski has been productive for the Blue Jackets with four goals and 12 points in his 16 outings so far.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist in 500th career game Werenski provided a power-play assist, eight shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Werenski snapped a three-game slump with his helper on a Yegor Chinakhov tally in the first period. This was Werenski's 500th career game, a milestone that took him into his ninth NHL campaign to reach due to a lengthy injury history. He's off to a strong and healthy start in 2024-25 with 10 points, 55 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating across 14 appearances.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski Hosts and Meets First Responders at Blue Jackets Annual First Responders Night 👏👏👏

NOVEMBER 2 • YOUTUBE

Records power-play assist Werenski provided a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Werenski had a shot attempt tipped home by Sean Monahan for the Blue Jackets' second goal. Through 10 contests, Werenski has three goals and six assists, with four of his nine points coming on the power play. The defenseman has added 36 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating. As long as he stays healthy, Werenski can be a force on offense from the blue line, making him a reliable fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Zach Werenski's goal in OT and 5-point game helps Blue Jackets to 7-6 win over Lightning