Sean Kuraly - NHL News & Rumors

Pots empty-netter Kuraly scored an empty-net goal on two shots and doled out eight hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Kuraly ended an 11-game goal drought, a span in which he had just one assist, with the empty-netter to seal this win. The 31-year-old is holding down a fourth-line role, though the Blue Jackets' surprisingly strong depth down the middle has temporarily pushed him to the wing. Kuraly has seven points, 24 shots on net, 58 hits and a plus-4 rating through 27 appearances.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kent Johnson scores twice in the third as Blue Jackets defeat Jets 4-1

Kent Johnson scored a pair of third-period goals to help the Columbus Blue Jackets snap a three-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night

DECEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Generates helper in win Kuraly notched an assist, six hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Kuraly set up a Sean Monahan tally in the second period. The helper snapped a seven-game slump for Kuraly. He was benched Wednesday versus the Canadiens after a pair of penalties, but his ice time has returned to normal over the last six contests -- in part helped by the fact that he has avoided a return to the sin bin. The fourth-liner won't offer much for fantasy, as he's at six points, 22 shots on net, 43 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 23 appearances in a fairly limited role.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Benched after two penalties Kuraly recorded a hit, picked up four PIM and had 4:02 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal.

Impact After Kuraly's second penalty -- an offensive-zone hooking at 5:57 of the second period -- Montreal's Cole Caufield tied the game at 2-2 with a power-play goal. That was the end of Kuraly's involvement in the game, as head coach Dean Evason stapled him to the bench for the rest of the night. Per Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch, the team didn't make any injury announcements following the game, so it appears Kuraly was being disciplined.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Earns two points in loss Kuraly scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, added four hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact The 31-year-old snapped a four-game dry spell with this performance. Kuraly opened the scoring at 13:46 of the first period and set up Zach Aston-Reese just 22 seconds later. This was the first multi-point effort of the season for Kuraly, who continues to see steady ice time in a fourth-line role. He's at five points, 12 shots on net, 24 hits and a plus-3 rating over 15 contests.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Kuraly, Zach Aston-Reese and Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason | Postgame Media

NOVEMBER 13 • YOUTUBE

Kraken score twice in 10 seconds, defeat Blue Jackets 5-2

The Seattle Kraken scored twice in 10 seconds as part of a four-goal second period, coming back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies in loss Kuraly scored a goal and blocked two shots in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Kuraly has earned all three of his points this season over his last four games. The 31-year-old center remains firmly in a fourth-line role, with his physical play and defensive work making him a lock for the lineup. He's supplied just four shots on net to go with 15 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 10 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ehlers scores 3 goals to lead Jets to 6-2 win over Blue Jackets to improve to 6-0-0 on the road

Nikolaj Ehlers scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 to stay perfect on the road

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets on scoresheet with assist Kuraly provided an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators.

Impact The helper on Zach Werenski's third-period tally was Kuraly's first point in seven appearances this season. Kuraly plays as a defense-first forward on the fourth line. He's posted just two shots on goal with 11 hits and a plus-2 rating. The 31-year-old has reached the 30-point mark just once in his career and is unlikely to achieve that much scoring success in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with helper Friday Kuraly was credited with an assist in Friday's 7-3 preseason loss to the Penguins.

Impact Kuraly had an assist in Cole Clayton's goal, and while that strike gave the Blue Jackets an early 2-0 lead in the first period, the Penguins would go on to score five unanswered goals to turn things around. Kuraly had nine goals and nine assists across 62 regular-season games for the Blue Jackets as their fourth-line center in 2023-24, and he figures to maintain that same role in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before their first home game since his death

An emotional video tribute to Johnny Gaudreau and 13 seconds of silence — for his uniform number — opened the Columbus Blue Jackets’ first game at Nationwide Arena since the star p...

SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Kuraly, Malcolm Subban and Head Coach Pascal Vincent | Postgame Media (4/7/24)

APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Sean Kuraly and James Malatesta speak to the media prior to their game against the Hurricanes!

APRIL 7 • YOUTUBE

Set to play Kuraly (lower body) will be in Sunday's lineup against Carolina, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Kuraly will return after missing the last 12 contests. The 31-year-old has been held to nine goals and 17 points in 57 appearances this season, including just two assists over his last 10 games. He'll skate in a bottom-line role Sunday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Kuraly (lower body) will not be in action versus the Flyers on Saturday, Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery reports.

Impact While Kuraly is still considered day-to-day, with the back-to-back on the schedule, it seems unlikely the veteran center will be cleared in time to face the Hurricanes on Sunday either. The New York native has already been out of action for the club's last 11 contests due to his lower-body problem. Once cleared to play, Kuraly will look to end his 10-game pointless streak.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Kuraly (lower body) practiced Wednesday, but he won't be available for Thursday's game versus the Islanders, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Kuraly will miss an 11th straight game Thursday, but he's clearly making progress in his recovery. Either way, he's picked up only 17 points through 57 contests this season, so most fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Kuraly, who suffered a lower-body injury during Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Montreal, is considered week-to-week, according to Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery on Wednesday.

Impact Kuraly has nine goals, 17 points, 38 PIM and 146 hits in 57 appearances in 2023-24. His exit from the lineup corresponds with the expected return of Kirill Marchenko (illness) for Thursday's game against Ottawa.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Battling through injury Kuraly was "dinged up" in Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, taking just three shifts in the third period, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact It's unclear if the injury will force Kuraly to miss any time. The Blue Jackets' next game is Thursday versus the Senators. With the team thin at forward, it's possible he may play through the issue if it's minor.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Wednesday Kuraly scored a pair of goals in Wednesday's 7-4 victory over Anaheim.

Impact Kuraly snapped a six-game point drought with a goal early in the second period, directing an Alexandre Texier feed past John Gibson following a turnover to extend the Jackets' lead to 4-0. Kuraly would add a second goal in the final frame, burying a wrister off a long rebound. It's just the second multi-point game of the year for Kuraly -- he's up to nine goals and 15 points through 47 games while centering Columbus' fourth line.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Kuraly & Zach Werenski Score Twice, Blue Jackets Down the Ducks, 7-4 | Postgame Media (2/21/24)

FEBRUARY 22 • YOUTUBE

Canucks' Tyler Myers fined $5K for elbowing Jackets' Sean Kuraly Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers has been fined $5,000 by the NHL on Sunday for elbowing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly.T...

JANUARY 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Myers fined maximum for elbowing in Canucks game | NHL.com Forward penalized $5,000 for actions against Blue Jackets

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Finds twine in overtime loss Kuraly scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact Kuraly briefly left the game after taking an elbow to the head in the third period, but he was able to finish the contest. This was his second straight game with a point. He's up to seven goals, 13 points, 55 shots on net, 86 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 40 outings this season. Kuraly continues to hold down the fourth-line center spot, though his defensive utility will often give him chances to pick up more playing time.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper in win Kuraly notched a shorthanded assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

Impact The helper was Kuraly's first point in four games since he returned from a rib injury. He set up Alexandre Texier for the Blue Jackets' third goal. The 31-year-old Kuraly remains more of a defensive center filling a bottom-six role, so his scoring contributions aren't likely to be significant. He's managed 12 points, 54 shots on net, 84 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 39 appearances.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Kraken score twice in 10 seconds, defeat Blue Jackets 5-2

Ehlers scores 3 goals to lead Jets to 6-2 win over Blue Jackets to improve to 6-0-0 on the road

Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before their first home game since his death