The Blue Jackets will be without Sean Monahan due to a wrist injury and it has reinforced their need for scoring at the trade deadline.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak will miss Saturday's game against the Detroit Red Wings due to an undisclosed injury. He left Thursday's matchup against Anaheim after just 34 seconds of ice time after sustaining the injury.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a strong bid to get back to the playoffs and even if that push falls short, it’s easy to believe this version of the club is just beginning to rise.

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to fight for a playoff spot despite the low expectations for the team entering the season and it appears they are about to get a boost.

Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs held on late to down the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Monday night.

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TORONTO — Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs held on late to down the Tampa ... The Lightning continue a four-game trip Tuesday in Montreal against the Canadiens. The Maple Leafs host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

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With 50 games down, Columbus is in the mix for a postseason berth, and the Jackets say they're embracing the challenge

The Golden Knights are just 6-6-2 in January, but will look to end the month on a high note against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Rangers forward prospect helped United States repeat as WJC champions; sons of Canadiens coach skating for Brown, Harvard