Zach Werenski - NHL News & Rumors

Pockets power-play helper Werenski notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-4 rating in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings.

Impact Werenski missed three games due to an illness, so it may take some time for him to regain his strength. He's still a big factor in the Blue Jackets' system, both on offense and defense, so he'll continue to see significant ice time. The defenseman has 66 points (16 on the power play), 200 shots on net, 73 blocks and a plus-3 rating through 56 appearances.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Saturday Werenski (Illness) will return to action against Utah on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Following a three-game absence, Werenski will return to the lineup after recovering from a stomach bug. He has amassed 20 goals, 65 points, 195 shots on net and 68 blocked shots across 54 appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Werenski (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Panthers, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Werenski is missing his third straight game. The 28-year-old defenseman's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Mammoth. Dante Fabbro (lower body) is also out, so Jake Christiansen and Egor Zamula will both be in the lineup.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Werenski (illness) will be a game-time decision against Florida on Thursday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Werenski has missed the last two games. He is on a nine-game point streak, tallying two goals and 11 assists. Overall, Werenski has 20 goals and 65 points across 54 appearances this season and should get plenty of Norris Trophy consideration at the end of the season. Coach Rick Bowness said that Werenski would not return until he is 100 percent and that could make a return Saturday versus Utah, a better scenario.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Werenski (illness) won't play against Nashville on Tuesday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Werenski will miss his second straight game and will remain day-to-day ahead of Thursday's matchup against Florida. He has amassed 20 goals, 65 points, 195 shots on net and 68 blocked shots across 54 appearances this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Werenski (illness) was deemed a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's clash against Nashville, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Impact Head coach Rick Bowness stated that Werenski will take warmups before it's decided whether or not he will play Tuesday. The 28-year-old blueliner missed the Blue Jackets' game Monday with the same illness. The fact that Werenski is taking warmups is a step in the right direction for his return, regardless if he suits up for Tuesday's contest. If the Norris Trophy candidate can't go Tuesday, he'll have a full day of rest before Columbus plays host to Florida on Thursday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Zach Werenski isn't playing tonight for Blue Jackets with injury news | Sporting News This isn't ideal for Columbus.

MARCH 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not playing Monday Werenski (illness) will not suit up for Monday's road divisional matchup against the Rangers.

Impact Werenski will miss his fifth game of the season Monday and first since Dec. 31. The all-world blueliner will be replaced in the lineup by Egor Zamula, who has been a healthy scratch in four straight games, for Monday's contest in New York City. Werenski will look to be ready for the second half of a back-to-back at home versus Nashville on Tuesday.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed game-time decision Werenski is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Rangers due to an illness, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Werenski hasn't missed a game since the start of the calendar year, and he's in the midst of a nine-game point streak, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up Monday. While his illness doesn't sound like a long-term concern, Egor Zamula is expected to join the lineup if Werenski is unavailable.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Extends point streak to nine games Werenski supplied two assists, fired five shots on net and dished out two hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Impact Werenski made history Saturday, as he set the record for the longest point streak in franchise history among defensemen. His pair of helpers Saturday brought the superstar blueliner up to 45 assists, 65 points, 195 shots on goal and 68 blocked shots across 54 games this season. Since Dec. 11, the 28-year-old defenseman has been held off the scoresheet just two times during his 35-point, 24-game stretch of play. Werenski is making a compelling case to win this season's Norris Trophy, which would only be bolstered by the Blue Jackets making a push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference following their sluggish start to the season.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski honored by Columbus fans for Olympic gold

Zach Werenski got to celebrate being an Olympic gold medalist in front of Columbus Blue Jackets fans Saturday night

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

"Gold medal people": Johnny Gaudreau's wife Meredith pens heartfelt words for Zach Werenski and wife Odette Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski and his wife Odette sent a special gift to the late Johnny Gaudreau's family this week and hi...

FEBRUARY 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 22 • 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

FEBRUARY 22 • 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

FEBRUARY 21 • 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

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