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Columbus Blue Jackets<\/p>\n
The Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> have activated star defenceman Zach Werenski<\/a> off injured reserve.<\/p>\n Additionally, defenceman Dysin Mayo<\/a>\u2019s emergency recall has been converted to a regular recall.<\/p>\n Werenski has missed the last four games due to a lower-body injury suffered on Dec. 20 against the Anaheim Ducks<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n Werenski was among the players selected to represent Team USA on the men\u2019s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.<\/p>\n Washington Capitals<\/p>\n Per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post, forward Pierre-Luc Dubois<\/a> has resumed skating, according to head coach Spencer Carbery.<\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n \u2014 Bailey Johnson (@BaileyAJohnson_) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n He is expected to return sometime after the Olympic break in February. <\/p>\n