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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

Jenner's goal propels Blue Jackets to 5-3 win over Flames in Bowness' debut as coach

Boone Jenner scored late, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Calgary Flames 5-3

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Voronkov wins it in Overtime!

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Dmitri Voronkov scores on OT power play to lift Blue Jackets past Mammoth, 3-2

Dmitri Voronkov scored on a power play at 1:01 of overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Sunday night

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets' Voronkov Redirects Werenski Feed For OT Winner

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Nets goal Tuesday Werenski scored a goal on two shots and went minus-3 in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Werenski has gotten on the scoresheet in eight straight outings (seven goals, eight assists), with only a lower-body injury slowing him down by sidelining him for four games during that span. The 28-year-old defenseman continues to be one of the absolute best from the blue line while working massive minutes for the Blue Jackets. Werenski is at 16 goals, 45 points, 141 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 38 appearances.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets vs. Sharks | NHL Highlights | January 06, 2026

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Wennberg has goal and assist against former team as Sharks beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Alex Wennberg had a goal and an assist against his former team, and the San Jose Sharks bounced back from a frustrating loss three days earlier and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5...

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Records two points Sunday Werenski scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Werenski has made the most of his chances in his return to the lineup and has posted four points (one goal, three assists) in two games since returning from a four-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The star blueliner has racked up 44 points this season, with 15 goals and 29 assists, and he remains one of the best offensive defensemen in the league. He ranks second in points among defensemen, as he only trails Cale Makar (47) from the Avalanche.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby sets up late tying goal, scores in OT in Penguins' 5-4 victory over Blue Jackets

Sidney Crosby set up Ricard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over th...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets | NHL Highlights | January 04, 2026

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Two helpers in return to lineup Werenski notched two assists in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact The All-Star defenseman had missed the prior four games with a lower-body injury, but Werenski wasted little time showing he was fully healthy, helping to set up Denton Mateychuk for the afternoon's first tally just three minutes into the first period. He then had a hand in Cole Sillinger's empty-netter in the third. Werenski extended his point streak to six games in the process, a stretch in which he's piled up five goals and 12 points, and on the season he's delivered 14 goals and 42 points in only 36 contests. Only Cale Makar, with 45 points in 39 games, has been more productive among NHL blueliners.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets snap Sabres' 10-game win streak in 5-1 rout

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored three times in the first period, including once short-handed, and beat Buffalo 5-1 on Saturday, snapping the Sabres’ league-leading 10-game win str...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

THE ZACH ATTACK IS BACK! Zach Werenski Returns to the Lineup Today vs. the Sabres 😤 | Pregame Media

JANUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Removed from IR Werenski (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Following a four-game absence, Werenski will return to the top pairing and first power-play unit against Buffalo on Saturday. He has amassed 14 goals, 40 points, 132 shots on net and 52 blocked shots across 35 appearances this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Werenski (lower body) is expecting to play against the Sabres on Saturday, barring any setbacks, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Werenski has been on the shelf for the Jackets' last four games due to his lower-body injury. Prior to his absence, the 28-year-old blueliner was riding a five-game point streak during which he had four multi-point performances. In order to suit up in Saturday's matchup, Werenski will need to first be activated off injured reserve.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets' All-Star defenseman Zach Werenski placed on injured reserve

The Blue Jackets have placed All-Star defenseman Zach Werenski on injured reserve

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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