Zach Werenski - NHL News & Rumors

U.S. men's hockey star Zach Werenski makes State of the Union decision after Olympics | Sporting News The Blue Jackets defenseman is making a detour on his way home.

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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski made 'the play before The Play' in Team USA's gold medal win at Olympics | Sporting News He's as big a reason as any.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jack Hughes' golden goal at the Olympics for the US explained

Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime to give the U.S. the gold medal in men's hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

The U.S. men's hockey team will play for gold against Canada and it has honored Johnny Gaudreau’s memory along the way

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

US beats Germany to stay unbeaten at the Olympics, but Canada is the top seed

Auston Matthews scored twice and set up Zach Werenski’s goal with a textbook pass, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced and the U.S. defeated Germany 5-1 on Sunday...

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Makes history Wednesday Werenski scored the game-winning goal in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Werenski saw his centering attempt early in the first period pinball off Louis Crevier's stick, Alex Vlasic's skate and past Spencer Knight to give Columbus a 1-0 lead, and it proved to be all the support Jet Greaves would need. The goal was also Werenski's 20th of the season, making him the first defenseman in history with 20 goals prior to an Olympic break, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. He's also the third American defenseman ever with consecutive 20-goal campaigns, joining Reed Larson and Hall of Famer Phil Housley. Werenski will now take his talents to Milan with Team USA riding a seven-game point streak in which he's racked up two goals and 10 points.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski's milestone season propels Blue Jackets defenseman to 1st Olympics

Zach Werenski is on a roll as he gears up for his first Olympic appearance

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets - February 4, 2026

FEBRUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Werenski's milestone and Greaves' shutout lead Blue Jackets to 7th straight win, 4-0 over Blackhawks

Zach Werenski became the first defenseman to score 20 goals before an Olympic break, Jet Greaves got his second shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets extend their win...

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Dishes pair of assists Werenski logged two assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact This was Werenski's third two-assist game in a row. The defenseman continues to roll as the Blue Jackets' best blueliner, and he's tied for the lead among blueliners with 59 points, matching Cale Makar. Werenski is at 19 goals, 40 assists, 175 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 49 appearances this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks - January 30, 2026

JANUARY 31 • YOUTUBE

Hank's impressed 😎

JANUARY 29 • YOUTUBE

Supplies two more helpers Werenski notched two assists and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Werenski had a hand in first-period goals by Charlie Coyle and Kirill Marchenko. January has been another excellent month for Werenski, who has five goals, 12 assists and 40 shots on net over 13 outings this month. He's up to a total of 57 points, leading all NHL defensemen, as well as 172 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 48 appearances.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets beat Flyers 5-3 for third straight win

Charlie Coyle had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 for their third straight win

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Earns share of blue-line point lead Werenski notched two assists and three shots on goal in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Lightning.

Impact Werenski is now tied with Cale Makar and Evan Bouchard atop the points list for defensemen -- all have 55, though Werenski has done it in fewer games than the other two. This was his fourth multi-point effort in January. For the season, the 28-year-old is at 19 goals, 36 helpers, 170 shots on net, 61 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. Injuries are the only thing that's stopped Werenski over recent years, and he's managed to limit his absences to four games in 2025-26, setting him up to match his 82-point effort from last season.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Marchment's hat trick lifts Blue Jackets past Lightning 8-5

Mason Marchment recorded his third career hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Tampa Bay 8-5 on Saturday night, ending the Lightning’s streak of 15 straight games without...

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Elite defender in elite territory Werenski scored the Blue Jackets only goal in a 1-0 win over the Stars on Thursday.

Impact It was his 19th of his career, and it moved him into sole possession of first in goals among NHL defenders. Werenski is four goals from equaling his career high of 23, which he set last season, and he's on a 90-point pace. That would also establish a new career mark. He delivered 82 points last season. Cale Makar was the only defender to top 90 points last season, and just two -- Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar -- hit 90 the year before. Werenski is an elite defender in elite territory.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jet Greaves makes 28 saves, Zach Werenski scores to lead Blue Jackets to 1-0 win over Stars

Jet Greaves had 28 saves for his third career shutout, Zach Werenski scored his 19th goal of the season, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Dallas Stars 1-0

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Stars vs. Blue Jackets | NHL Highlights | January 22, 2026

JANUARY 23 • YOUTUBE

Coyle scores shootout winner as Blue Jackets beat Penguins 4-3

Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Tallies on power play Werenski scored a power-play goal on five shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Werenski has earned four goals and seven assists over eight outings in January. His last two goals have come with the man advantage, where he continues to see ample time on the first unit. The star defenseman is up to 18 goals, 51 points, 160 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 43 appearances.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets beat skidding Canucks 4-1 behind Marchenko and Johnson

Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson each had a goal and an assist, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets over the skidding Vancouver Canucks 4-1 for their third straight win

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, too

USA Hockey general manager Bill Guerin told players at Olympic orientation in August that nothing short of a gold medal will suffice in Milan

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Twenty points in last 12 games Werenski had a goal and two assists in a 5-3 win over the Flames on Tuesday.

Impact His power-play goal early in the third put his squad up 3-2. Werenski has been gold this season. He has put up points in 11 of his last 12 games (eight goals, 12 assists), and he leads the Blue Jackets in scoring by a wide margin. He leads the team in goals (17), assists (13) and points (50). And those points put him behind Cale Makar on the NHL's list of scorers from the blue line . Oh yah -- Werenski has also been a complete beast at home -- his points Tuesday extended his personal home point streak to 15 games and 29 points; (11 goals, 18 assists).

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Flames vs. Blue Jackets - January 13, 2026

JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

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