Blue Jackets Deal with Injury Woes
The Columbus Blue Jackets were without key players Zach Werenski and Dante fabbro for their Tuesday game against the Buffalo Sabres due to injuries.
Werenski, a vital cog on the Blue Jackets’ defense, was sidelined with an undisclosed injury. He left Sunday’s game against the Dallas Stars in the second period before returning for the third, but was absent from the morning skate before Tuesday’s matchup.
Coach Dean Evason stated that Werenski’s injury would continue to be evaluated. Werenski is a crucial part of Columbus’s roster, ranking third among NHL defensemen with 57 points (17 goals, 40 assists) in 53 games. He also leads the league in average ice time per game (26:48), and his 17 goals trail only Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche.
Compounding the defensive losses, Fabbro, Werenski’s usual partner, missed the game after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period of Sunday’s game against the Stars. Fabbro has 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 43 games this season.
Adding to the Blue Jackets’ injury concerns, forward Kirill Marchenko underwent surgery monday for a broken jaw sustained when he was struck by a puck while on the bench late in Sunday’s game. Marchenko, who leads Columbus in goals (21) and plus/minus (plus-31), had 55 points in 53 games before his injury. He has been placed on injured reserve indefinitely.
Despite the setbacks, Evason expressed confidence in the team’s depth, stating they expect every player to be ready to contribute when called upon.
How will the Blue jackets manage their defensive lineup without Werenski and Fabbro?
Blue Jackets Deal with Injury Woes
The Columbus Blue Jackets were without key players Zach Werenski and Dante fabbro for their Tuesday game against the Buffalo Sabres due to injuries.
Werenski, a vital cog on the Blue Jackets’ defense, was sidelined with an undisclosed injury. He left Sunday’s game against the Dallas Stars in the second period before returning for the third, but was absent from the morning skate before Tuesday’s matchup.
Coach Dean Evason stated that Werenski’s injury would continue to be evaluated. Werenski is a crucial part of columbus’s roster, ranking third among NHL defensemen with 57 points (17 goals, 40 assists) in 53 games. He also leads the league in average ice time per game (26:48), and his 17 goals trail only Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche.
Compounding the defensive losses, Fabbro, Werenski’s usual partner, missed the game after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period of Sunday’s game against the Stars. Fabbro has 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 43 games this season.
Adding to the Blue Jackets’ injury concerns, forward Kirill Marchenko underwent surgery monday for a broken jaw sustained when he was struck by a puck while on the bench late in Sunday’s game. Marchenko, who leads Columbus in goals (21) and plus/minus (plus-31), had 55 points in 53 games before his injury. He has been placed on injured reserve indefinitely.
Despite the setbacks, Evason expressed confidence in the team’s depth, stating they expect every player to be ready to contribute when called upon.
Q&A
Q: How long will Zach Werenski be out?
A: While Coach Evason has stated that Werenski’s injury is being evaluated, ther’s no concrete timeline for his return. Keep an eye on official team announcements for updates.
Q: Is Marchenko expected back this season?
A: Marchenko underwent surgery for a broken jaw and has been placed on injured reserve indefinitely. His return this season is uncertain.
Q: Who will fill the void left by Werenski and Fabbro?
A: Coach Evason has expressed confidence in the team’s depth.It’s likely that other defensemen will step up to fill the gap. This could be an prospect for younger players to showcase their skills!
The Blue Jackets face a challenging stretch ahead. Will their depth be enough to overcome these key absences?
