Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (oblique) will make his comeback on Saturday against Toronto, ending a 15-game absence. Severson hasn't played since Nov. 19, leaving the Blue Jackets without a solid two-way contributor. Before getting injured, Severson logged eight points (three goals, five assists) across 19 outings with 35 blocks. He will link up with Ivan Provorov on the second defensive pairing, with Jake Bean making room in the lineup.
Damon Severson Expected To Feature Before Holiday Break
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (oblique) is expected to jump back into the lineup before the Christmas break. Columbus has two more games to go until the holiday break, facing Washington on Thursday and Toronto on Saturday. Severson hasn't played since Nov. 19, missing 14 games. The 29-year-old has had a solid debut campaign in Ohio, posting eight points (three goals, five assists) in 19 games with 35 blocks and a plus-one rating.
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is set to miss approximately six weeks of action due to an oblique injury, the team announced on Tuesday. Severson was injured in Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia. The 29-year-old has done well at both ends for Columbus and boasts eight points (three goals, five assists) in 19 games for the season. Adam Boqvist could get a larger role with Severson out of commission and worked with Zach Werenski on the first defensive pairing during Tuesday's practice session.
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Philadelphia. He was able to log only 9:57 of action in the contest. The Blue Jackets took their ninth consecutive loss, and the injury to Severson was another blow, as he's one of only a couple of players on the roster who have actually performed well during a miserable campaign. In 19 outings, Severson has posted eight points (three goals, five assists) with 21 shots, 35 blocks, and a plus-one rating. He and forward Justin Danforth are the only players to register a positive plus/minus during the team's 4-11-4 start to the season.
Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired Damon Severson from the Devils for a 2023 third-round pick. New Jersey signed Severson to an eight-year deal worth $50.0 million, which breaks down to $6.25 million annually before being traded. Severson was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st. Last season, the 28-year-old recorded seven goals and 26 assists in 81 contests, all with New Jersey. He also logged 19:57 of total ice time per game and carried a plus-9 rating.
New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson had three assists as the team became the first side in NHL history to win 16 of its first 19 road games. He played a big part in a 6-2 win, collecting all of his points in even-strength situations. Severson has been anonymous on the scoring front for most of the season, but he will now be entering Saturday's matchup against the Kings with a five-game point streak. He has managed eight points in total during the run to push his overall tally for the season to 13 points. In 41 outings, the 28-year-old has also recorded 47 shots, 23 hits and 46 blocks with a plus-three rating.
Damon Severson Shines In Return From Injury Tuesday
New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson made his season debut after recovering from a preseason injury on Tuesday. He made quite the impact as the defenseman scored a goal with two shots on goal in 17:05 of ice time. His presence on the ice was calming, as Severson was able to make several offensive plays and keep the puck moving up the ice. Expect his workload to increase gradually. Also, Severson will see more time on the power play as the week goes along and he gets more practice time.
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