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Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated star defenceman Zach Werenski off injured reserve.
Additionally, defenceman Dysin Mayo’s emergency recall has been converted to a regular recall.
Werenski has missed the last four games due to a lower-body injury suffered on Dec. 20 against the Anaheim Ducks.
The 28-year-old ranks second among NHL defencemen in goals (14) and points (40) in 35 games this season. The 6-foot-2, 214-pound Grosse Pointe, Mich. native also ranks second among all NHL players in time on ice, averaging 26:48 per game.
Werenski was among the players selected to represent Team USA on the men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Washington Capitals
Per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post, forward Pierre-Luc Dubois has resumed skating, according to head coach Spencer Carbery.
Pierre-Luc Dubois has resumed skating, Spencer Carbery said. Starting the progression back from the surgery he had in early November. His recovery timeline at the time was 3-4 months
— Bailey Johnson (@BaileyAJohnson_) January 3, 2026
Dubois underwent abdominal surgery on Nov. 9, with the recovery timeline initially set at 3-4 months. The 27-year-old has only competed in six games this season, registering nine shots and zero points.
He is expected to return sometime after the Olympic break in February.