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#CBJ Takeaways after another memorable trip home for Adam Fantilli. Remember him? ->

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Fantilli shines in Blue Jackets' OT win over Maple Leafs: Takeaways
Adam Fantilli is heating up as Columbus Blue Jackets' top center, leading them to victory in Toronto again on NHL's biggest stage.
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Pinelli recalled on emergency basis from AHL Cleveland, likely to make his NHL debut tomorrow for #CBJ vs #LeafsForever

Jackets might be without Olivier and Marchenko, who saw doctors today for their upper-body injuries, and Sean Monahan didn’t practice today for “maintenance.”
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
'Banged up' Blue Jackets hoping Werenski can grind through upper-body injury that forced him out Monday in Washington after two periods. Marchenko, Olivier see docs Tuesday, Monahan gets a maintenance day off for his issues.

#CBJ

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'Banged up' Blue Jackets hopeful Zach Werenski can play through injury
Zach Werenski left the Columbus Blue Jackets' game Nov. 24 with an injury, but the team is 'hopeful' he'll stay in the lineup.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Evason said Smith will play tomorrow regardless of Werenski’s status. Werenski will test out whatever his issue is Wednesday a.m. to see if he can play vs Toronto. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that he’ll play.

#’CBJ
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Seravalli saying #CBJ hopeful Werenski can play Weds. I’ve confirmed that’s the case … they hope he can play. Will ask coach Dean Evason shortly.
November 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Monahan also missing from #CBJ practice today. Just noticed that … sure, why not, right?

The NHL Injury Plague of 2025-26 has arrived in Columbus.
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
* #CBJ debut
As expected after Smith was signed Monday, D Dysin Mayo was loaned by #CBJ to AHL Cleveland.

If Werenski is out Wednesday vs Toronto, Smith will make his #CBJ to start his 15th NHL season.
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
As expected after Smith was signed Monday, D Dysin Mayo was loaned by #CBJ to AHL Cleveland.

If Werenski is out Wednesday vs Toronto, Smith will make his #CBJ to start his 15th NHL season.
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
New #CBJ signee Brendan Smith also
joined the team, officially, after signing a one-year deal Monday.
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
No Werenski, Marchenko, Olivier or Gudbranson. The first three are supposed to be getting further evaluation today to determine how long they might be out with injuries that happened Monday in D.C.

#CBJ
#CBJ on the ice today after deciding late last night to practice today instead of Thursday, which is now a scheduled day off ice. Jenner skating on his own at the Ice Haus rink.
November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
#CBJ on the ice today after deciding late last night to practice today instead of Thursday, which is now a scheduled day off ice. Jenner skating on his own at the Ice Haus rink.
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Zach Werenski joins Olivier in the trainer's room with an upper-body injury and neither will play in this third period for the #CBJ ... Olivier was spotted grabbing at his right hip area after contact with Carlson in the first.
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Carlson and it's 4-0 Capitals. Blowout has commenced.

#CBJ look awful in this game.
November 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
3-0 Caps, Chychrun again, second of the game, PPG, Gaunce's penalty becomes a real kick in the groin.

#CBJ
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Gaunce off for hooking. He's had a rough go of it since being recalled in Detroit as Del Bel Belluz's replacement. Screened Greaves on the Red Wing's second goal to start a third-period, two-goal meltdown and now takes a tough one with the Jackets already down 2-0 late 2nd.

#CBJ
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
2-0 Capitals, Wilson with 3:31 left. This second period has largely been a disaster for the #CBJ ... who are lucky it's only 2-0.
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Capitals player who went back to their room early was D Martin Fehervary.

#CBJ
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
As shown on the FanDuel Sports Network Ohio broadcast, Olivier was injured at the end of his last shift in the first period, grabbing at his right hip/groin area after contact in the O-zone LW corner with Capitals D John Carlson.

Left the ice with 3:55 left 1st.

#CBJ
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
According to John Davidson on the FanDuel broadcast, Olivier has gone back to the room for some reason. Jackets already without Marchenko (upper body).

Caps have a guy who went back to their room
November 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
1-0 Capitals early 1st over #CBJ
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Told #CBJ need to get Marchenko examined in Columbus before they get a better feel for how long he might be out, i.e. short or long-term. Doesn't sound great, though, and he's expected to be out tonight vs #ALLCAPS.

This is why they didn't spin Chinakhov off for less than they feel he's worth.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#CBJ announced today they've signed veteran D Brendan Smith to a one-year, two-way NHL/AHL deal. He'll join the team Tuesday in Columbus after coming to training camp on a professional tryout offer and then starting the season with AHL Cleveland.

My guess is he'll replace Dysin Mayo as depth D.
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Reposted by Brian Hedger
Refs for @BlueJacketsNHL @Capitals are Jean Hebert (#15) and Justin Kea (#36, pictured wearing #44). Tonight's officials: scoutingtherefs.com/... #CBJvsWSH #CBJ #ALLCAPS #Caps #Jackets
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Marchenko left today's skate early. That's about all we know at this point. Here's a breakdown as the #CBJ prepares to play the Capitals tonight in D.C. ->

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Marchenko questionable vs. Washington Capitals
Columbus Bue Jackets leading scorer Kirill Marchenko left morning skate early Nov. 24 and might be out vs. Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This sounds ominous, per #CBJ Boots on The Ground Svoboda in D.C. this morning ->
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM