Werenski recorded a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.

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February 4 - After losing leading goal-scorer Kirill Marchenko to a broken jaw over the weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets will be without top scorer Zach Werenski for Tuesday's road game against ...

After losing leading goal scorer Kirill Marchenko to a broken jaw over the weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets were without top scorer Zach Werenski for Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Werenski, 27, did not take part in Tuesday's morning skate with an undisclosed injury. The nine-year veteran ranks third among defensemen with 57 points (17 goals, 40 assists) this season in 53 games.