The Columbus Blue Jackets return to action against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks. Shockingly, Zach Werenski will play in the game after wrapping up the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament less than 48 hours ago.
Werenski is looking to continue the dominant season he was having before the break. He has a 20-game home point streak, which he extended to 21 tonight.
So far this season, he has 17 goals and 43 assists for 60 points in 56 games. He is tied with Quinn Hughes for second in points among defensemen, just four behind Cale Makar for the league lead.
The Blue Jackets are in position to fight for a Wild Card spot in the East, and a win tonight against a struggling Blackhawks team would help that cause.