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NICK BLANKENBURG #37 - DEFENSE - NASHVILLE PREDATORS
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Energizer OT Winner: Nick Blankenburg | NHL.com Nick Blankenburg nets his first career overtime goal
First goal of season Blankenburg scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.
Impact He found the rebound of Filip Forsberg's shot below the goal line, moved it to his backhand and stuffed it into an open net. It was Blankenburg's first goal (and point) with the Predators after signing with the team as a free agent on July 1. Nice game for a guy with limited fantasy upside.
12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Nick Blankenburg scores in overtime as the Predators beat the Kings 3-2
Nick Blankenburg scored at 1:03 of overtime to help the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings15 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled by Nashville Blankenburg was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Impact Blankenburg was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, and he's tallied three goals and eight points over 13 appearances with the AHL club to begin the regular season. However, he'll join the Predators ahead of Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, and he's expected to make his season debut.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Waived for reassignment Blankenburg was waived by the Predators on Thursday, per PuckPedia.
Impact Blankenburg played in 12 regular-season games for the Blue Jackets last year, notching one goal, 10 shots and 21 hits while averaging 16:13 of ice time. The 26-year-old blueliner figures to spend the majority of the upcoming season in the minors with AHL Milwaukee, though an injury or two could see him called up later in the year.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Gets two-year contract Blankenburg signed a two-year contract with the Predators. The agreement is a two-way deal in 2024-25 and becomes one-way in 2025-26.
Impact Blankenburg had a goal in 12 contests with Columbus in 2023-24. He also provided three goals and 13 points in 24 regular-season outings with AHL Cleveland. Blankenburg will probably start the campaign in the minors, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him get an opportunity with Nashville as an injury replacement during the season.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Drops to AHL Blankenburg was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Tuesday.
Impact Blankenburg played versus the Hurricanes on Tuesday in the Blue Jackets' season finale. He'll now bolster the Monsters' defense corps. Blankenburg had one goal and no assists over 12 NHL appearances this season.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled Friday Blankenburg was called up from AHL Cleveland on Friday.
Impact Blankenburg has three goals and 13 points in 21 contests with Cleveland this season. He's also provided five goals and 17 points in 49 career NHL games. Blankenburg might spend the rest of the campaign with the Blue Jackets because Jake Bean is done for the season after suffering a broken hand during Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to AHL Blankenburg was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.
Impact Blankenburg has no points, three shots, 11 hits and 12 blocks in six contests with Columbus this season. The Blue Jackets don't play again until Feb. 10, so the 25-year-old defenseman may be recalled before their next game.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Ascends to top level Blankenburg was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Blankenburg had an assist in his lone game with the Monsters, after he was sent down Sunday. Blankenburg had 11 hits and 12 blocked shots in six games at the NHL level this season. He will replace Adam Boqvist (upper body) on the roster.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Taken off IR, sent to AHL Blankenburg (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and loaned to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.
Impact Blankenburg will get some playing time in the minors after missing the past 12 games. He has been credited with three shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and 11 hits in six NHL outings this season. In a corresponding move, David Jiricek was recalled from the AHL.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Goes on injured reserve Blankenburg was placed on injured reserve Saturday, retroactive to Dec. 19.
Impact The move was necessitated by the Blue Jackets activating Damon Severson (oblique) from injured reserve as they needed the roster spot. Blankenburg has yet to pick up a point in six NHL games this season, but he does have 11 hits and 12 blocked shots.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Thursday Blankenburg (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Impact Blankenburg has played six games since his recall earlier in December. He's logged three shots on goal, 11 hits and 12 blocked shots while failing to record a point. His absence Thursday will allow rookie David Jiricek to rejoin the lineup.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Blankenburg is BACK and excited to be paired with Zach Werenski | Pregame Media (12/7/23)
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Promoted from AHL Blankenburg was recalled by the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
Impact Columbus is dealing with multiple injuries on the back end, prompting Blankenburg's promotion. The 25-year-old defender has picked up 11 points through 18 AHL appearances this year.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five AHL Players Who Deserve NHL Auditions in 2023-24 The Sabres’ Jiri Kulich, Blue Jackets’ Nick Blankenburg and Canucks’ Arshdeep Bains are just some players who deserve a look in the NHL once...
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ready for training camp Blankenburg (ankle) was on the ice for Thursday's practice at Blue Jackets camp, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Impact Blankenburg was considered week-to-week with an ankle injury at the end of last season. He also missed time with a broken ankle previously in the campaign. It'll be something to monitor with the 25-year-old blueliner, who could be shuffled out of the Opening Night lineup after the Blue Jackets added Damon Severson and Ivan Provorov in the offseason.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Labeled week-to-week Blankenburg is considered week-to-week after suffering an ankle injury, the team announced Monday.
Impact Blankenburg has generated four goals and 10 assists in 36 games this season following a previous extended stint on the shelf due to a broken ankle. It's not immediately clear if this latest ailment is related or not. With Erik Gudbranson (upper body) also out of action for six weeks, the Jackets will need to call up a player from the minors with Marcus Bjork the most likely candidate.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers lower-body injury Friday Blankenburg left Friday's game against the Islanders because of a lower-body injury, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
Impact Blankenburg isn't expected to return to the contest, and his status for Saturday's game versus Montreal is unknown. He had a minus-1 rating in 8:25 of ice time before exiting the contest. Prior to Friday's actions, Blankenburg had four goals and 14 points in 34 appearances in 2022-23.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Blankenburg shares his takeaways from the Anaheim Ducks game | Postgame Media (3/17/23)
MARCH 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Collects marker vs. Anaheim Blankenburg supplied a goal in Friday's 7-4 loss to Anaheim.
Impact Blankenburg scored midway through the first period to tie the game at 1-1. It was his first goal and third point over his last four outings. Overall in 2022-23, Blankenburg has contributed four goals and 13 points in 32 contests.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sends assist Blankenburg notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks.
Impact Blankenburg helped out on a Liam Foudy tally in the third period. With four helpers over his last nine outings, Blankenburg is holding his own in a top-four role. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to three goals, nine assists, 41 shots on net, 55 hits, 43 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 30 contests this season.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Two helpers in Tuesday's win Blankenburg notched two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Sabres.
Impact He saw only 16 seconds of time with the man advantage on the night, but Blankenburg made them count. The 24-year-old had only one point, a helper, over his prior 11 games, but his role on the Columbus blue line could grow down the stretch with Vladislav Gavrikov getting sent to the Kings on Wednesday.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brad Larsen says Nick Blankenburg is TENACIOUS 😤💥
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Playing Friday Per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, Blankenburg (upper body) will return to the lineup Friday versus Toronto, according to coach Brad Larsen.
Impact Blankenburg has played only 15 games this season due to injuries. The defenseman has been fairly strong offensively, with three goals and four assists. He has 25 hits and blocked shots as well as 24 shots on goal this season.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
