ZACH WERENSKI #8 - DEFENSE - COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
22  G  •
59  A  •
3.47  S/G 
#8 - DEFENSE - COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
22 G
59 A
3.47 S/G
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Coyle scores twice, Blue Jackets stay in playoff hunt with 5-2 win over Canadiens

Charlie Coyle scored twice as the desperate Columbus Blue Jackets rolled to a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night
APRIL 12 • Associated Press
NHL action around the league | NHL.com NHL Now looks back at the action around the league from Tuesday night including Zach Werenski case for Norris Trophy, potential Mammoth Oile...
APRIL 8 • NHL.COM
NHL EDGE: Werenski's Mileage | NHL.com The First Shift crew discusses Zach Werenski's impressive 4.96 total miles skated in Tuesday's matchup against the Red Wings, presented by S...
APRIL 8 • NHL.COM
Two points, winning tally in SO Werenski scored a power-play goal, distributed an assist, fired six shots on net and recorded four blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Red Wings.
Impact Werenski played the hero in Tuesday's contest during multiple instances. He scored a power-play goal midway through the second period before providing the game-tying assist on Adam Fantilli's goal with just 17 seconds remaining in regulation. Werenski would then put away the winning tally of the shootout on Columbus' fifth attempt. Overall, the 28-year-old blueliner is up to 22 goals, 58 assists, 240 shots on net, 30 hits and 90 blocked shots across 71 games this season. Tuesday's contest helped him secure 80-plus points in each of the past two seasons. He'll likely be a candidate for this year's Norris Trophy and holds strong fantasy value for the remainder of the regular season.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Zach Werenski, Blue Jackets collect critical win against Red Wings Deadspin | Zach Werenski, Blue Jackets collect critical win against Red Wings
APRIL 8 • DEADSPIN.COM
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings | NHL Highlights | April 07, 2026
APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE
Fantilli forces OT for Jackets vs. Wings: Full Overtime & Shootout!
APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Zach Werenski scores in shootout to lead Blue Jackets over Red Wings 4-3

Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid
APRIL 8 • Associated Press
Zach Werenski CALLS GAME in his Home State! 💪
APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE
Fans roast PWHA voter John Buccigross for his take on why Zach Werenski should win Norris Trophy - "Intelligence of a vegetable" Hockey fans on social media trolled PWHA voter John Buccigross for his take on why Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski should be...
APRIL 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
NHL Norris Trophy rankings: Can Evan Bouchard's ascent overthrow Zach Werenski? | Sporting News Another week, and another NHL award watch. This edition features the Norris Trophy, as a pair of offensive defensemen who have never taken h...
APRIL 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Don Granato selected as US coach for the world hockey championships

Don Granato has been selected as the U.S. coach for the International Ice Hockey Federation world championships
MARCH 25 • Associated Press
Adds one of each in win Werenski scored a goal, recorded an assist and placed three shots on net in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia.
Impact Werenski scored his first goal since the Olympic break Tuesday to give the Blue Jackets their first lead of the game. Over his last nine games, the 28-year-old defenseman has been excellent with 12 points, 28 shots on net and seven blocked shots. He ranks among all defenseman with 77 points and ranks second on the Blue Jackets with 21 goals. Werenski has been one of the league's best blueliners over the last three seasons and has a strong case to be honored with the first Norris Trophy of his career this season. He should continue to post elite offensive numbers while the Blue Jackets look to secure a playoff berth in the Metropolitan Division.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jackets vs. Flyers | NHL Highlights | March 24, 2026
MARCH 25 • YOUTUBE

Zach Werenski's goal and assist power Blue Jackets past Flyers 3-2

Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night
MARCH 25 • Associated Press
Another three-assist effort Werenski had three assists in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.
Impact Werenski was coming off a three-assist performance in the 6-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday, and he delivered the same output in this win over Seattle. The 28-year-old blueliner has 12 assists across 10 games since the Olympic break and continues to have a career-best season as one of the most prolific defensemen in the NHL. Werenski has 75 points (20 goals, 55 assists) in 61 games, and he ranks second in total points among defensemen, trailing only Evan Bouchard, who has 78.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Kraken vs. Blue Jackets | NHL Highlights | March 21, 2026
MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE

Blue Jackets extend point streak to 12, beat Kraken 5-2

Columbus scored three times in the first period and beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2, extending the Blue Jackets’ point streak to 12 games
MARCH 21 • Associated Press
Career year continues Werenski had three assists in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Impact One helper came with the man advantage, while the other two were at even strength. Werenski sits in second in NHL in scoring from the blue line (72 points in 61 games), and he continues to leads the NHL in points-per-game (1.18) by a defender. Werenski is on pace for an 88-point season, which would establish a new career mark. His best season came last year when he put up 82 points, including 23 goals, in 81 games.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Fantilli leads Blue Jackets over Rangers 6-3 as Columbus moves into playoff spot

Adam Fantilli scored twice, including an empty-net goal with 2:54 remaining, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping their playoff ho...
MARCH 20 • Associated Press
Among league's top defenders Werenski tallied two assists in a 5-2 win over the Lightning on Tuesday.
Impact Both apples came on the power play. Werenski has three assists in his last two games; all three have come with the man advantage. The defender leads the Blue Jackets with 68 points (20 goals, 28 assists) in 57 games. He's second in the NHL in scoring from the blue line. But what makes his output this season is even more impressive is that Werenski started the season with just four points (one goals, three assists) in his first eight games. And his point-per-game production (1.19) is the NHL's best from the back end.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Lightning - March 10, 2026
MARCH 11 • YOUTUBE
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.
MARCH 10 • 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.
MARCH 7 • 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.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
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