Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Earns two points in loss
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Kuraly scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, added four hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Kraken.
The 31-year-old snapped a four-game dry spell with this performance. Kuraly opened the scoring at 13:46 of the first period and set up Zach Aston-Reese just 22 seconds later. This was the first multi-point effort of the season for Kuraly, who continues to see steady ice time in a fourth-line role. He's at five points, 12 shots on net, 24 hits and a plus-3 rating over 15 contests.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Tallies in loss
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Kuraly scored a goal and blocked two shots in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Jets.
Kuraly has earned all three of his points this season over his last four games. The 31-year-old center remains firmly in a fourth-line role, with his physical play and defensive work making him a lock for the lineup. He's supplied just four shots on net to go with 15 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 10 appearances this season.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Gets on scoresheet with assist
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Kuraly provided an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators.
The helper on Zach Werenski's third-period tally was Kuraly's first point in seven appearances this season. Kuraly plays as a defense-first forward on the fourth line. He's posted just two shots on goal with 11 hits and a plus-2 rating. The 31-year-old has reached the 30-point mark once in his career and is unlikely to achieve that much scoring success in 2024-25.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Credited with helper Friday
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Kuraly registered an assist in Friday's 7-3 preseason loss to the Penguins.
Kuraly assisted on Cole Clayton's goal, and while that strike gave the Blue Jackets an early 2-0 lead in the first period, the Penguins would score five unanswered to turn things around. Kuraly had nine goals and nine assists across 62 regular-season games for the Blue Jackets as the fourth-line center in 2023-24, and he figures to maintain that role in 2024-25.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Set to play
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Kuraly (lower body) will be in Sunday's lineup against Carolina, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Kuraly will return after missing the last 12 contests. The 31-year-old has been held to nine goals and 17 points in 57 appearances this season, including just two assists over his last 10 games. He'll skate in a fourth-line role Sunday.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Won't play Saturday
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Kuraly (lower body) will not be in action versus the Flyers on Saturday, Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery reports.
While Kuraly is still considered day-to-day, with the back-to-back on the schedule, it seems unlikely the veteran center will be cleared in time to face the Hurricanes on Sunday, either. The New York native has already been out of action for the club's last 11 contests due to his lower-body problem. Once cleared to play, Kuraly will look to end his 10-game pointless streak.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Not ready to return
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Kuraly (lower body) practiced Wednesday, but he won't be available for Thursday's game versus the Islanders, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Kuraly will miss an 11th straight game Thursday, but he's clearly making progress in his recovery. Either way, he's picked up only 17 points through 57 contests this season, so most fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Dealing with lower-body injury
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Kuraly, who suffered a lower-body injury during Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Montreal, is considered week-to-week, according to Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery on Wednesday.
Kuraly has nine goals, 17 points, 38 PIM and 146 hits in 57 appearances in 2023-24. His exit from the lineup corresponds with the expected return of Kirill Marchenko (illness) for Thursday's game against Ottawa.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Battling through injury
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Kuraly was "dinged up" in Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, taking just three shifts in the third period, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
It's unclear if the injury will force Kuraly to miss any time. The Blue Jackets' next game is Thursday versus the Senators. With the team thin at forward, it's possible he may play through the issue if it's minor.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Scores twice Wednesday
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Kuraly scored a pair of goals in Wednesday's 7-4 victory over Anaheim.
Kuraly snapped a six-game point drought with a goal early in the second period, directing an Alexandre Texier feed past John Gibson following a turnover to extend the Jackets' lead to 4-0. Kuraly would add a second goal in the final frame, burying a wrister off a long rebound. It's just the second multi-point game of the year for Kuraly -- he's up to nine goals and 15 points through 47 games while centering Columbus' fourth line.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Finds twine in overtime loss
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Kuraly scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.
Kuraly briefly left the game after taking an elbow to the head in the third period, but he was able to finish the contest. This was his second straight game with a point. He's up to seven goals, 13 points, 55 shots on net, 86 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 40 outings this season. Kuraly continues to hold down the fourth-line center spot, though his defensive utility will often give him chances to pick up more playing time.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Gathers helper in win
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Kuraly notched a shorthanded assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames.
The helper was Kuraly's first point in four games since he returned from a rib injury. He set up Alexandre Texier for the Blue Jackets' third goal. The 31-year-old Kuraly remains more of a defensive center filling a bottom-six role, so his scoring contributions aren't likely to be significant. He's managed 12 points, 54 shots on net, 84 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 39 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Set to return Monday
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Kuraly (ribs) is expected to return to the Columbus lineup Monday against the Canucks, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Kuraly has missed eight games while recovering from fractures in his rib cartilage. The 30-year-old center has six goals and 11 points through 35 games with the Blue Jackets while adding 74 hits. Kuraly will likely return to a bottom-six role.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Placed on injured reserve
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Kuraly (abdomen) was put on injured reserve Saturday, retroactive to Dec. 23.
Kuraly was injured when the butt end of his stick hit him below his upper ribs, causing an internal contusion. Kuraly has six goals, five assists, 74 hits and 28 PIM in 35 contests this season. The Blue Jackets recalled blueliner Jake Christiansen from AHL Cleveland to take Kuraly's spot on the roster.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Out for weekend games
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Kuraly (abdomen) will not play versus Toronto on Friday or in Buffalo on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Kuraly was hurt against the Maple Leafs on Saturday when the butt end of his stick hit him below his upper ribs, causing an internal contusion. He already missed Wednesday's tilt versus the Devils. He has six goals, five assists, 28 PIM and 74 hits in 35 games this season.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Ruled out Friday
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Kuraly (abdomen) will not be in the lineup Friday versus Toronto, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Kuraly was injured Saturday versus the Maple Leafs and missed Wednesday's tilt in New Jersey. The center has six goals, five assists, 74 hits and 28 PIM in 35 games this season.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Out Wednesday
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Kuraly (abdomen) is expected to miss Wednesday's contest versus New Jersey and will be considered day-to-day beyond that.
Kuraly was taken to the hospital after being helped off the ice during Saturday's game against Toronto, but the fact that he's just day-to-day suggests his injury likey isn't overly serious. He has six goals, 11 points, 74 hits and 21 blocks in 35 outings this season. With Kuraly unavailable, Mathieu Olivier might draw into the lineup against the Devils.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Initial tests encouraging
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Kuraly (abdomen) was discharged from the hospital Saturday after initial testing came back clear, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
It's an encouraging development after Kuraly needed to be helped off the ice Saturday against Toronto. The veteran center has six goals and 11 points through 34 games this season. If Kuraly misses time following the holiday break, Mathieu Olivier would likely slot back into the lineup in a bottom-six capacity.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Dealing with abdominal injury
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Kuraly sustained an abdominal injury Saturday versus the Maple Leafs. He was taken to Grant Medical Center in Columbus for further evaluation.
Kuraly sustained the injury late in the first period and required medical assistance off the ice. There's no timetable for his return at this time, though that may become clearer once further tests are completed.
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Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly: Suffers injury Saturday
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Kuraly sustained an injury in the first period of Saturday's game against Toronto. For precautionary reasons, medical personnel were alerted.
Kuraly absorbed a hit behind the net from the Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site. After heading to the bench and down the tunnel, Kuraly required medical assistance. and soon began waving for medical assistance. The 30-year-old is being evaluated while remaining in the arena.
