Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Undergoes shoulder surgery
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Jenner underwent shoulder surgery Wednesday and could return before the end of the season, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
That's more bad news for the Blue Jackets, as Jenner is expected to miss 5-6 months. General manager Don Waddell said Thursday that the team hopes Jenner will be able to return for the Blue Jackets' outdoor game against Detroit on March 1, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Jenner was expected to see first-line action this season, as the veteran center registered 22 goals, 13 assists, 155 shots on goal and 119 hits in 58 regular-season contests in 2023-24.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Surfaces on IR
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Jenner (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
According to Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch, Jenner suffered a long-term injury in Friday's practice. The 31-year-old Jenner notched 22 goals, 35 points, 155 shots on net and 119 hits in 58 appearances during the 2023-24 regular season. He is projected to be replaced on the top line by Yegor Chinakhov.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Dealing with upper-body injury
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Jenner sustained an upper-body injury during Friday's practice, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Jenner lost an edge during practice and slammed into the wall, and he left the ice shortly after. He wasn't on the roster for Friday's preseason finale against the Penguins, but the team hasn't yet provided an update on his status with less than a week remaining until Opening Night against the Wild on Thursday. Jenner's potential absence would leave the Blue Jackets particularly shorthanded after Dmitri Voronkov (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Won't play in season finale
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Jenner (personal) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Carolina, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Per Blue Jackets reporter Dave Maetzold, coach Pascal Vincent said Monday that it would be up to Jenner as to whether or not he would play against the Hurricanes, and the 30-year-old vet has evidently decided to stay out of the lineup for the final game of the season. Jenner will finish the campaign having picked up 22 goals and 35 points through 58 contests.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Back at practice
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Jenner (personal) was back with his teammates for Monday's practice, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Following an eight-game absence due to an illness and a personal matter, Jenner should be back in the lineup for Columbus' season finale against Carolina on Tuesday. He has collected 22 goals, 35 points, 155 shots on net and 119 hits in 58 contests this campaign.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Out Sunday
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Jenner (personal) will not play Sunday against the Hurricanes.
Jenner has been absent for the last five games and the team hasn't provided much of an update on when he's expected to return. The veteran forward scored six points over his last eight games prior to his absence. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against Tampa Bay.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Out Thursday
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Jenner (personal) won't play Thursday versus the Islanders.
Jenner will miss his third consecutive contest. When he returns, Jenner will likely serve in a top-six capacity. Due to his continued absence, Dmitri Voronkov is projected to play on the first line alongside Johnny Gaudreau and Alexander Nylander versus the Isles.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Won't play Monday
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Jenner (illness) won't be in the lineup Monday versus Colorado, Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery reports.
Jenner will miss his second straight contest. He has compiled 22 goals, 35 points, 155 shots on net, 74 blocked shots and 119 hits across 58 appearances this season. Dmitri Voronkov will center the top line in Jenner's absence.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Not in Saturday's lineup
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Jenner (illness) won't play Saturday versus the Penguins, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Jenner has put up eight points over 14 contests in March while serving as the top-line center. Cameron Butler was called up Saturday to take Jenner's spot in the lineup, while Cole Sillinger is likely to get a boost in ice time. The Blue Jackets' next game is Monday versus the Avalanche.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Goal, assist on power play
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Jenner scored a goal and dished an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Coyotes.
Jenner added four shots on goal and two hits. The 30-year-old forward has three goals and three helpers over his last seven outings, providing solid offense and some extra physicality in a top-line role. He's at 22 goals, 35 points, 153 shots on net, 118 hits and a minus-7 rating through 57 contests overall.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Grabs helper in loss
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Jenner notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Avalanche.
Jenner has earned four points, 11 shots on net and five hits over his last five games. The 30-year-old continues to play in a top-line role, and both he and Johnny Gaudreau have shown improved offense in March. Jenner is up to 33 points, 150 shots on net, 107 hits, 70 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 55 contests overall.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Goal, assist vs. San Jose
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Jenner notched a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
Jenner opened the scoring 17:41 into the first period, sliding a backhander past Magnus Chrona off the rush before adding an assist on Johnny Gaudreau's tally in the second. The 30-year-old Jenner has two goals and three points in his last two games after going scoreless in his previous four contests. He's up to 21 goals and 32 points through 52 games this season.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Tallies in Saturday's win
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Jenner scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Jenner tipped in a Zach Werenski shot in the first period to put the Blue Jackets ahead 2-0. Since the All-Star break, Jenner has six goals and four assists over 10 contests in a top-line role. The 30-year-old forward is up to 19 tallies, nine helpers, 127 shots on net, 92 hits, 57 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 45 appearances. Jenner has had higher-scoring years, but his role continues to make him a solid depth option in fantasy.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Three more points in win
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Jenner notched a goal and two assists in Wednesday's 7-4 win over Anaheim.
Jenner picked up an assist on Zach Werenski's tally late in the first period before setting up Yegor Chinakhov for the eventual game-winner in the third. Jenner would add his third point with an empty-net goal, sealing the Blue Jackets' 7-4 victory. The 30-year-old center has been on a nice run, tallying five goals and eight points over his last five contests. He's up to 26 points (18 goals, eight assists) through 40 games this season.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Pockets helper in loss
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Jenner posted an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Kings.
Jenner extended his point streak to four games with his first assist since he returned from a broken jaw in mid-January. The 30-year-old forward set up an Adam Boqvist tally in the second period. Jenner has 23 points, 113 shots on net, 84 hits, 48 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 39 appearances. He's been a fixture on the top line lately, centering Johnny Gaudreau and Jack Roslovic.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Strikes late for game-winner
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Jenner scored a goal on four shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.
Jenner tallied with less than 13 seconds left in the third period to give the Blue Jackets a win. The 30-year-old has four goals over three games since the All-Star break. He's up to 17 tallies, five assists, 110 shots on net, 82 hits, 48 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 38 appearances this season. Jenner's goal Saturday was his first game-winner of the campaign. He should continue to provide solid offense in a top-six role.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Pots goal Tuesday
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Jenner scored a goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Senators.
The Blue Jackets may have lost to the Senators on Tuesday night but it was not from a lack of effort from Jenner. He had an impactful game, scoring midway through the second period to try and spark his team while leading all skaters with a whopping nine shots. The 30-year old center added two PIM and a minus-1 rating in 26:42 TOI. Jenner is riding a modest two-game point streak including 12 hits to lead all of his teammates. The Blue Jackets won't be back on the ice until Saturday when they visit the Sharks.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Snaps nine-game goal drought
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Jenner scored twice in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Both goals came in the third when the Jackets roared back from a 3-0 deficit. Jenner scored at the right post off a cross-crease pass at 12:22, and he made it 3-2 at 15:50 with a redirection on the power play. The goals snapped a nine-game goal drought for the forward. Jenner has 15 goals and five assists in 36 games this season. While those goals are appealing, Jenner isn't a consistent enough to help your fantasy squad.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Ready to rock
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Jenner (jaw) has been activated from injured reserve on Friday, per the NHL media site.
Jenner missed 15 games after fracturing his jaw Dec. 8 versus St. Louis. Jenner is second on the Blue Jackets with 13 goals, trailing only Kirill Marchenko by one marker, despite missing the last six weeks. Jenner will center the second line with Adam Fantilli and Jack Roslovic in Friday's game versus New Jersey and should return to play on the first power-play unit with Cole Sillinger losing his man-advantage time.
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Expected to return
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Jenner (jaw) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Friday against New Jersey, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Jenner remains on IR for now, but it sounds like he'll likely be activated prior to puck drop versus the Devils. The 30-year-old winger has picked up 13 goals and 18 points through 29 contests this campaign.
