Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Zach Werenski and forward Mathieu Olivier left their team’s game against the Washington Capitals with upper-body injuries and did not return, the team announced on Monday.
Werenski, 28, skated 17:36 after the first two periods, recording four shots and a block but did not return to the bench after the second intermission.
The 6-foot-2 left-shot blueliner is third among defencemen in scoring with seven goals and 21 points this season while averaging 26:50 of ice time.
Werenski is coming off a career season in 2024-25, registering 23 goals and 82 points in 81 games and finishing third in Norris Trophy voting.
Olivier, 28, only skated 4:49 before leaving the game with the injury.
The 6-foot-1 winger has three goals and nine points in 22 games this season.
Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason said both players would be evaluated on Tuesday.
Entering Monday’s action, the Blue Jackets were sixth in the Metropolitan Division with an 11-8-3 record.
