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Pockets helper in win Werenski notched an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning.
Impact Werenski had a shot attempt tipped in by Oliver Bjorkstrand at 10:49 of the second period. That gave the Blue Jackets a 1-0 lead, and they never looked back. The 24-year-old Werenski finished March with 10 points in 14 contests, helping him to shake off a slow start to the year. He has 15 points, 68 shots, 33 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating in 30 games overall.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Provides pair of helpers Foligno recorded two assists in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning.
Impact Foligno helped out on David Savard's game-winner in the second period and Cam Atkinson's empty-netter in the third. The 33-year-old Foligno has a goal and two helpers in his last three games, although he posted just five points through 14 outings in all of March. The tough forward has 15 points, 92 hits, 24 PIM, 62 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 37 contests overall.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
First goal in two years Savard scored a goal and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning.
Impact Savard scored for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign -- he went 107 games between tallies after coming up empty in 68 contests last year. The 30-year-old Savard hasn't exactly been a fountain of offense in 2020-21, as he has just six points through 36 appearances. The Quebec native has added 81 blocked shots, 80 hits, 24 PIM and 43 shots on net in a primarily defensive role.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fills empty cage Atkinson scored an empty-net goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning.
Impact Atkinson helped to secure the victory with his tally in the third period. It's his 13th goal and 25th point in 37 outings this year. The veteran winger has added 104 shots on net and a minus-3 rating, mainly working on the Blue Jackets' second line. He's just one point shy of matching his output from 44 games last year.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Opens scoring Tuesday Bjorkstrand scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning.
Impact Bjorkstrand tallied at 10:49 of the second period to open the scoring. The 25-year-old winger has a share of the Blue Jackets' team lead in goals with 13. He reached the 30-point mark for the fourth straight year, and he's got enough time left to challenge his career high of 40 points, set in 82 outings during the 2017-18 campaign.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limits Lightning to one goal Merzlikins stopped 37 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning.
Impact Merzlikins brought his best play Tuesday, as the only puck that beat him deflected off defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov before crossing the goal line. Other than that, Merzlikins was essentially perfect again the Central Division leaders. The Latvian netminder improved to 6-5-2 with a 2.72 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 15 outings. Joonas Korpisalo (lower body) practiced Tuesday, so Merzlikins isn't expected to have the No. 1 gig in net for long.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'This is kind of new': Patrik Laine opens up about deep struggles with the Blue Jackets The Finnish forward has one goal in his last 16 games and is mired in one of the worst slumps of his NHL career
MARCH 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Clears waivers Harrington cleared waivers Tuesday and was assigned to the taxi squad, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Impact Harrington was a healthy scratch in 16 straight games, so this move provides the Blue Jackets with some salary-cap relief. The 28-year-old can continue to practice and travel with the big club while on the taxi squad.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Up to active roster Foudy has been promoted to the active roster and will play in Tuesday's game versus Tampa Bay.
Impact Foudy is expected to skate on Columbus' fourth line Tuesday. He's picked up three helpers in 12 top-level appearances this year.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jumps to active roster Dalpe was promoted to the active roster Tuesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Impact Dalpe hasn't played an NHL game since the 2018-19 campaign. He's eligible to suit up for Tuesday's matchup versus the Lightning, though he may just serve as pregame injury insurance. The 31-year-old has collected 25 points over 141 career NHL games, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about his presence in the lineup.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't dress against Lightning Korpisalo (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Impact Korpisalo was on the ice for practice Tuesday morning, so he's clearly nearing a return to action, but he'll have to wait for Thursday's rematch with the Lightning for his next chance to do so. With Korpisalo on the shelf, Elvis Merzlikins will start between the pipes in the first half of Columbus' back-to-back set with Tampa Bay.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Up to active roster Johnson was promoted to the active roster Tuesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Impact Joonas Korpisalo (lower body) remains out, so Johnson will serve as Elvis Merzlikins' backup in Tuesday's game versus the Lightning. Johnson has yet to make his NHL debut. The 26-year-old played seven games in the ECHL before joining the big club, putting up a .941 save percentage and a 1.77 GAA.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taking on Tampa Bay Merzlikins will start between the pipes in Tuesday's road game versus the Lightning, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Impact Merzlikins played well in his last start Sunday against the Red Wings, turning aside 25 of 27 shots, but he ultimately suffered his seventh loss of the season due to a lack of goal support from his teammates. The 26-year-old netminder will attempt to snap his two-game losing streak in a rough road matchup with a Tampa Bay team that's 13-2-0 at home this year.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Why Blue Jackets' defenseman David Savard could be perfect fit for Lightning at deadline Are the Blue Jackets ready to sell and do the Lightning have the goods to make a deal for David Savard.
MARCH 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Hits waivers Harrington was waived by the Blue Jackets on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Harrington has been a healthy scratch in 16 straight games, so this move isn't too surprising. The 28-year-old has posted three points through six games this season. If he clears waivers, he'll be eligible to be sent to the taxi squad or AHL Cleveland.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reassigned to taxi squad MacInnis was dropped to the taxi squad Monday.
Impact MacInnis averaged just 10:01 of ice time in the team's last six contests in which he registered four shots, 11 hits and one block. The center reassignment is likely just temporary and he figures to be back on the active roster ahead of Tuesday's tilt with Tampa Bay, though Zac Dalpe could also be an option for a fourth-line role.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to taxi squad Johnson was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday.
Impact Johnson's demotion to the taxi squad could be an indication Joonas Korpisalo (lower body) will be ready to serve as at least the backup against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, though Johnson could still be moved back to the active roster if necessary.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay takes on Columbus, looks for 4th straight home win Columbus Blue Jackets (13-15-8, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (24-8-2, first in the Central Division)
MARCH 29, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Tampa Bay takes on Columbus, looks for 4th straight home win

Tampa Bay heads into a matchup against Columbus as winners of three straight home games
MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'We played awful': Blue Jackets fail to show up for weekend to forget vs. Red Wings It seems preposterous that Columbus was considering its post-season chances just a few days ago.
MARCH 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Provides only offense in loss Roslovic scored his sixth goal of the season in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Red Wings.
Impact His second-period tally tied the score at 1-1, but it was all the offense the Jackets could muster. Roslovic has cooled down since a great start to his tenure with his hometown team, and Sunday's tally was his first since March 2, but the 24-year-old still has 21 points through 29 games for Columbus.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped by Detroit again Merzlikins stopped 25 of 27 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Red Wings.
Impact Detroit's final two goals were scored into an empty net. Merzlikins made his second start in as many days and looked good, but once again got almost no offensive support from the rest of the Jackets. There's no timetable yet for Joonas Korpisalo (lower body) to return to action, which could Merzlikins right back in the crease Tuesday for a much tougher matchup against the Lightning.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jeff Blashill on Red Wings' second straight win over Blue Jackets Red Wings coach says Sunday's 4-1 victory was the team's most complete effort of any game this season.
MARCH 29, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
NHL Game Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings – Mar. 28, 2021
MARCH 28, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Blue Jackets @ Red Wings 3/28/21 | NHL Highlights
MARCH 28, 2021 • YOUTUBE
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