Senators visit the Blue Jackets after shootout victory
The Ottawa Senators visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after the Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in overtimeMARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canadiens host the Blue Jackets in Eastern Conference action
The Montreal Canadiens host the Columbus Blue Jackets in Eastern Conference playMARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goal surge continues Thursday Nylander scored his fifth goal of the season in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.
Impact The 26-year-old winger gave the Blue Jackets a 2-0 lead in the first period, benefitting from an aggressive forecheck by Cole Sillinger and snapping a shot past Calvin Pickard from the slot. Nylander was viewed as a throw-in to the Emil Bemstrom trade with Pittsburgh in February, but Columbus may have uncovered a gem -- William's younger brother has erupted for five goals and seven points over the last five games.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Nashville visits Columbus after Forsberg's hat trick
The Nashville Predators visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Filip Forsberg recorded a hat trick in the Predators' 4-2 win against the Buffalo SabresMARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oilers take on the Blue Jackets after overtime win
The Edmonton Oilers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after the Oilers defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtimeMARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Columbus visits Pittsburgh after Nylander's hat trick
The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after Alexander Nylander recorded a hat trick in the Blue Jackets' 6-3 win against the Vegas Golden KnightsMARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'It's been a great first week': Alex Nylander's hat trick leads Columbus to improbable win The Blue Jackets acquired Nylander from Pittsburgh on Feb. 22.
MARCH 5 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scores hat trick Nylander scored three times on four shots in Monday's 6-3 win over Vegas.
Impact It was a night to remember for Nylander. Not only did his team get a huge win over Vegas but he scored the first hat trick of his career. This was only the fourth goal of the season for Nylander as he gets acclimated with his new team since being acquired from the Penguins on Feb. 22. Nylander is now on a three-game point streak and might be an interesting play for fantasy managers moving forward.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Deals helper Saturday Nylander notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Nylander's Blue Jackets career started with little fanfare over two scoreless outings, but he's picked up three points over his last two games. The 26-year-old winger also went scoreless in five contests with the Penguins prior to his trade to Columbus in February. Nylander has seen middle-six usage and some power-play time with his new team, though fantasy managers will likely want to see a longer run of success before getting invested in the winger's performance.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Bright spot in Thursday's loss Nylander scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Impact Playing his third game since being acquired from the Penguins in the Emil Bemstrom deal, Nylander collected his first points as a Blue Jacket and scored his second career power-play tally in the third period with a shot that eluded Spencer Martin. The talent that made Nylander the eighth overall pick in the 2016 Draft has never shown up consistently in the NHL, but it appears as though he'll get a long look in a prominent role with the Jackets.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Practices Saturday Nylander (not injury related) took part in Saturday's practice, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Impact Nylander could make his Columbus debut Sunday versus the Rangers after joining his teammates on the ice for the first time Saturday. The Blue Jackets acquired Nylander and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from Pittsburgh on Thursday in exchange for Emil Bemstrom. The 25-year-old Nylander has 14 goals and 34 points in 98 career NHL contests.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Friday Nylander will not be in the lineup Friday when the Blue Jackets take on the Sabres, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Impact Nylander was not on the ice at morning skate. He is likely to get into the lineup Sunday at home to the Rangers. Nylander had 17 goals and 32 points in 43 AHL games before he was traded Thursday from Pittsburgh.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Penguins acquire Emil Bemstrom for Alex Nylander, conditional 6th round pick President of hockey operations Kyle Dubas wasted little time after his Wednesday press conference to make a move. The Penguins acquired Emil...
FEBRUARY 23 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Acquired from Penguins Nylander and a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick were acquired from Pittsburgh on Thursday in exchange for Emil Bemstrom. Nylander, who had been playing for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scrant...
Impact Nylander has 17 goals and 32 points in 43 AHL contests in 2023-24. The 25-year-old also has 14 goals and 34 points in 98 career NHL games. Nylander might get an opportunity to serve in a middle-six capacity with the Blue Jackets.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Penguins pipeline: Alex Nylander has 'no doubt' he still has what it takes to stick in NHL Odds are Alex Nylander won’t be expected to pick up the check at many family gatherings anytime soon. His older brother, William, after all,...
JANUARY 23 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Back in AHL Nylander was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Impact Nylander has been a disappointment in his limited NHL career, as he was selected by Buffalo eighth overall in 2016. He played the 2019-20 season in the NHL with the Blackhawks, scoring 10 times and adding 16 assists in 65 games, but he has played sparingly ever since. Nylander has yet to pick up a point in five NHL games this season and had five goals and 10 points in 14 AHL games before his recall.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jumps up a level Nylander was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.
Impact Nylander will take the roster spot left open after Matt Nieto (lower body) was placed on injured reserve. Nylander has been held without a point in three NHL games this season.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to minors Nylander was returned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.
Impact Nylander, who was summoned from the minors last Tuesday, has no points, six shots and two hits in three contests with Pittsburgh this season. He also has five goals and eight points in 11 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brought up from minors Nylander was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.
Impact Nylander could play on the second line Wednesday against the Rangers because of injuries to Rickard Rakell (upper body) and Bryan Rust (lower body). The 25-year-old has five goals and eight points in 11 AHL contests this campaign.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nylander nets 2, Blackhawks beat Flames 8-4 to snap skid Alex Nylander had two goals and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Calgary Flames
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Lands on waivers Nylander was put on waivers by Pittsburgh on Thursday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.
Impact Nylander had 25 goals and 50 points in 55 contests with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as well as two points in nine appearances with Pittsburgh last season. Unless Nylander is claimed off waivers, he will probably start 2023-24 with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rob Rossi: No GM, but… Penguins announce Alex Nylander... - The Athletic No GM, but… Penguins announce Alex Nylander gets 1 year/$775,000 deal. It’s one-way contract.
APRIL 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
