If Werenski plays against Utah, he will have a chance to extend his club-record home point streak to 20 games (13 goals, 23, assists; 36 points). He is tied with John Van Boxmeer (1981-92) for the fifth-longest such streak by an NHL defenseman. Bobby Orr (25 games, 1974-75) holds the record.

After losing leading goal scorer Kirill Marchenko to a broken jaw over the weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets will be without top scorer Zach Werenski, a nine-year veteran who has an undisclosed injury,

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is considered a game-time decision for tonight's game against the Utah Hockey Club. He told Aaron Portzline of The Athletic that he is leaning toward playing. However, things will be decided after his nap this afternoon.