Blue Jackets Weekly Report: Max Domi Makes Return After COVID Absence
The Blue Jackets sit just one point out of a playoff spot near American Thanksgiving, posting a 9-6-0 record despite significant roster changes this offseason. Here's the latest team update:
Max Domi returned to the lineup against Vegas after missing six games due to COVID-19. In his return game, the Blue Jackets jumped to an early 2-0 lead with goals from Gustav Nyquist (45 seconds in) and Alexandre Texier (shorthanded). However, Vegas rallied with goals from Keegan Kolesar, Reilly Smith (shorthanded), and Mattias Janmark to win 3-2.
Zach Werenski reached a career milestone, recording his 200th NHL point with two assists in the Vegas game. He now holds the franchise record for goals by a defenseman and needs just 22 more points to tie Seth Jones for most points by a Blue Jackets defenseman.
The Week Ahead:
- Monday: at Buffalo Sabres (7-8-2)
- Wednesday: vs Winnipeg Jets (9-4-4)
- Friday: vs Vancouver Canucks (6-11-2)
- Saturday: at St. Louis Blues (9-6-2)
This four-game week presents an opportunity for Columbus to strengthen their playoff position against teams with mixed recent performances, including a struggling Sabres team that has gone 2-7-1 in their last ten games.
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*Records current as of publication
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