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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Scores in return to lineup
Cole Sillinger scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Blues.Sillinger missed the 6-2 win over the Kraken on Thursday due to an illness, but the 21-year-old center returned to action and found the back of the net in the latter stages of the second frame with a power-play tally to give Columbus a 2-0 lead. This was Sillinger's first goal since Dec. 17, when he notched a power-play tally in a 5-3 loss to the Lightning. He's up to 23 points in 41 games this season, racking up seven goals and 16 assists, and he seems to be trending in the right direction after cracking the scoresheet in three of his last four appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Returns to action Saturday
Cole Sillinger (illness) will return to the lineup versus St. Louis on Saturday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.The 21-year-old will replace his older brother, Owen Sillinger, who returned to AHL Cleveland on Friday. The younger Sillinger has six goals, 16 assists, 96 shots on net and 54 hits across 40 appearances this season. He will center James van Riemsdyk and Kent Johnson on the second line in Saturday's contest.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Not playing versus Kraken
Cole Sillinger (illness) will not play versus the Kraken on Thursday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.Sillinger was considered a game-time decision but ultimately won't be able to suit up. He's projected to be replaced in the lineup by his older brother Owen Sillinger, who is set to make his NHL debut. The younger Sillinger's next chance to play is Saturday in St. Louis.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Considered game-time decision
Cole Sillinger is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Kraken due to an illness, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.Sillinger has missed just one game over the first half of the regular season, but he's dealing with an illness that is threatening his availability for Thursday. The Columbus Blue Jackets are dealing with several injuries among their forwards, so Owen Sillinger is a candidate to enter the lineup against Seattle.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Manages helper in loss
Cole Sillinger logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Red Wings.Sillinger ended a six-game point drought with the helper. The 21-year-old center has mainly been on the second line lately, but he hasn't found enough consistency on offense. For the season, he's at six goals, 21 points, 92 shots on net, 53 hits, 29 PIM and a minus-12 rating, providing a physical edge to go with supplementary scoring.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Scores, defends teammate in loss
Cole Sillinger scored a goal on two shots, added 17 PIM and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.Sillinger stepped up and fought Conor Geekie after the Lightning rookie took out Dante Fabbro (lower body) with a knee-on-knee hit. After serving his penalties, Sillinger brought the Columbus Blue Jackets within a goal in the third period, though the comeback fell short. The 21-year-old has two goals, 12 shots and a minus-7 rating over his last four games while bouncing between the second and third lines. For the season, he's up to six goals, 20 points, 76 shots on net, 41 hits, 29 PIM and a minus-10 rating. Sillinger can play with an edge, but he typically does better in hits rather than PIM.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Pots goal Saturday
Cole Sillinger scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and went minus-3 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.Sillinger ended a three-game slump with his first-period tally. The Columbus Blue Jackets have been shuffling Sillinger and Adam Fantilli between the second and third lines lately, though that's not as much of a problem since the team has been surprisingly effective on offense. Sillinger is at five goals, 19 points, 70 shots on net, 38 hits and a minus-7 rating through 29 appearances and should be a decent depth option in fantasy for the year.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Good to go
Cole Sillinger (lower body) will be in the lineup Tuesday against the Flyers, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic relays.Sillinger departed Sunday's road game in Winnipeg after blocking a shot in the second period. The 21-year-old will slot in on the third line and No. 2 power-play unit. Sillinger has generated four goals and 18 points through 26 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Injured in Winnipeg
Cole Sillinger (lower body) won't return to Sunday's game against the Jets.Sillinger was unable to play in the third period Sunday after blocking a shot in the second period. The 21-year-old had one block and one hit in 8:44 of ice time before departing. An update on Sillinger's status should surface before Tuesday's home contest against the Flyers.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Adds helper in Friday's loss
Cole Sillinger notched an assist and five shots on goal in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.Sillinger has a goal and five assists over his last five games, and he was only held off the scoresheet in Tuesday's shutout loss to the Flames. The 21-year-old has often played on the wing this year, but he functioned as the third-line center Friday, though his 17:31 of ice time makes him look like a de facto top-six player. He's at 18 points, 63 shots on net, 35 hits, 15 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 25 contests. He is trending toward a career year in his fourth NHL campaign.