Jake Christiansen - NHL News & Rumors

Missing season finale Christiansen (upper body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Islanders, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Christiansen will be out for the fourth straight game to end the season. The 25-year-old occasionally was a scratch this year as well, though he managed to play in 68 games. He earned eight points, 58 shots on net, 50 hits and 65 blocked shots. Christiansen signed a two-year contract in January to stay with Columbus, so he'll be part of the plans on defense for a while longer.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Christiansen (upper body) won't play against Philadelphia on Tuesday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Christiansen will miss his third straight game. He has contributed one goal, eight points, 58 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and 50 hits through 68 appearances this season. Even if he's healthy for Thursday's regular-season finale versus the Islanders, Christiansen could sit out the contest as a healthy scratch.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Christiansen (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Washington. Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Christiansen will miss his second straight game. He has contributed one goal, seven assists, 58 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and 50 hits through 68 appearances this season. Christiansen's next chance to play will come against Philadelphia on Tuesday, but it's unclear if he will return before the end of the regular season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Christiansen (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday's game Christiansen (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's home game against the Capitals, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact The 25-year-old suffered an upper-body injury during Thursday's win over Buffalo, and while head coach Dean Evason doesn't yet have a timetable for Christiansen's return, he'll be unavailable for at least one game. The Blue Jackets have just three regular-season games remaining after Saturday's matchup, and it's not yet clear whether Christiansen will be able to suit up in any of those contests.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Christiansen sustained an upper-body injury during Thursday's clash against Buffalo and isn't expected to return to the game.

Impact Christiansen was playing in just his second game since returning from an upper-body injury, but it's not clear if this is a recurrence of that issue or something new. He has a goal, eight points, 50 hits and 65 blocks in 67 appearances in 2024-25. If Christiansen can't play Saturday versus Washington, then Jack Johnson might draw back into the lineup.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Christiansen (upper body) has been medically cleared Wednesday, though his status for Friday's clash against Vancouver hasn't been determined, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic repor...

Impact At the very least, it seems safe to assume Christiansen is close to returning. He has a goal, eight points, 47 hits and 64 blocks in 65 appearances in 2024-25. Christiansen has missed Columbus' past five games due to the injury. If he returns Friday, it will likely be as part of the third pairing.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined vs. Islanders Christiansen (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Islanders, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Christiansen continues to deal with an upper-body injury and will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive matchup. Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) will be back in action for Monday's matchup following a lengthy absence, so Christiansen may not have a consistent spot in the lineup once he's healthy. Whether Christiansen will be in the mix to return Friday against the Canucks remains to be seen.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Christiansen (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Penguins, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Christiansen will miss a fourth straight game. Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) is getting closer to a return, so it's possible Christiansen may not have a place in the lineup to come back to once he's healthy. The Blue Jackets' next game is Monday versus the Islanders.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Christiansen (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Florida, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Impact It will be Christiansen's third straight game on the shelf, but he did participate in Wednesday's practice, so the 25-year-old is getting closer. Christiansen has a goal, eight points, 47 hits and 64 blocks in 65 appearances. He's likely to serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's healthy.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Monday Christiansen (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Devils, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Christiansen sustained an upper-body injury Thursday against the Golden Knights and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game Monday. Jack Johnson will remain in the lineup against New Jersey, while Christiansen's next chance to suit up will be Thursday against Florida.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Christiansen (upper body) will not be available versus the Rangers on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Christiansen was injured Thursday versus Vegas, playing only 5:27. He has one goal, seven assists, 47 hits and 64 blocked shots across 65 contests this season. Look for Jack Johnson, who has missed the last nine games, is expected to rejoin the lineup in place of Christiansen.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time with UBI Christiansen sustained an upper-body injury Thursday versus the Golden Knights and won't play Saturday versus the Rangers, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Christiansen was hurt early in the contest, but the Blue Jackets did not have an update prior to head coach Dean Evason's comments after the game. The 25-year-old Christiansen had not yet missed a game this season, but he's played a fairly limited role on the third pairing while earning eight points over 65 appearances. Jordan Harris or Jack Johnson will draw into the lineup Saturday to cover for Christiansen's absence.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rare assist in win Christiansen logged an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Christiansen ended a point drought that stretched over two months -- he last got on the scoresheet with a goal versus the Flyers on Dec. 21. Despite his total lack of offense, the Blue Jackets inked him to a two-year extension in January, so he looks to be in their plans for the near future. This season, the 25-year-old has eight points over 59 contests, and he's added 53 shots on net, 41 hits, 61 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating. He's also averaging just 12:53 of ice time, so it's unlikely his offense picks up much over the rest of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year extension Christiansen signed a two-year, $1.95 million contract extension with Columbus on Friday.

Impact Christiansen has become a regular in the NHL for the first time in his career, as he has played in 45 games, one more than he had over his first three seasons. Christiansen has one goal, six assists, 11 PIM and 41 blocked shots this season. The extension will begin next season, as he signed a one-year, two-way contract in the offseason.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of season Christiansen scored a goal and went plus-3 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Flyers.

Impact Christiansen ended an eight-game point drought with the third-period tally, which briefly gave the Blue Jackets a 4-3 lead. The 25-year-old defenseman has seen steady bottom-fourth usage this season, but he has little to show for it. He's racked up seven points (one goal, six assists), 39 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 24 hits, 11 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 34 outings overall.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Sends assist in loss Christiansen logged an assist in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Christiansen snapped an eight-game point drought with the helper. He remains confined to a limited third-pairing role, though his 13:10 of ice time Thursday was his most in a game since Nov. 16. The blueliner has six assists 29 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 19 hits, 11 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 25 appearances, and he appears to have more security in the lineup than Jack Johnson or Jordan Harris.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper Friday Christiansen logged an assist, two PIM, two hits and four blocked shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Christiansen opened the season with four helpers over six games, but his offense has dipped since then. The 25-year-old snapped a nine-game slump with his assist Friday. In addition to five helper,s the blueliner has added 25 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 13 hits and six PIM over 16 contests. He's playing in a bottom-four role without power-play time, so he's unlikely to be much of a factor in fantasy even though he's already earned a career year.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort in win Christiansen notched two assists in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact The 25-year-old came into the season with only 44 NHL games and seven points (one goal, six assists) under his belt, but Christiansen has been impressive to begin the 2024-25 campaign. Through four games he's recorded three helpers, six shots, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating. Christiansen's play has effectively kept top prospect David Jiricek as a healthy scratch for every game so far.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist Saturday Christiansen produced an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Christiansen found Kent Johnson for the Blue Jackets' second goal in the first period. The 25-year-old Christiansen is attempting to establish himself in a bottom-four role this season. Over the previous three years, he's logged a goal and six assists over 44 appearances. He has limited offensive upside and doesn't make up for it with extra physicality, so he's not a player most fantasy managers need to follow.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration Christiansen agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way deal with Columbus on Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Christiansen was headed for an arbitration case but appears to have found some middle ground with the Jackets. Given the two-way nature of his deal, fantasy players should be expecting the blueliner to split his time between the NHL and AHL, at best. With just 44 NHL games under his belt, Christiansen won't offer much in terms of fantasy value any time soon.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Christiansen was sent to AHL Cleveland Tuesday.

Impact Christiansen has recorded two assists and 15 hits in 12 games with the big club this season. The 24-year-old will enter his fourth season next year only playing 44 games in the NHL. He will look to start the year with the big club next season.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Christiansen was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Friday

Impact Christiansen has 13 goals, 40 points and 32 PIM in 54 AHL contests this season. He hasn't played at the NHL level in 2023-24, but the 24-year-old has recorded a goal and five points in 32 career outings at the top level.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

AHL bound Christiansen was returned to AHL Cleveland on Friday, according Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Impact Christiansen played three games with the Blue Jackets during his recent callup, picking up one assist in three games. He has five goals and 22 points in 28 AHL contests this season. The move opens up a roster spot and allows the Blue Jackets to activate Adam Boqvist from injured reserve in time for Saturday's game versus Minnesota.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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