Blue Jackets Lose Key Player to Injury, Suffer Overtime Defeat to Devils

Columbus continues to struggle with maintaining leads, blowing 17th lead of the season in loss to New Jersey.

Zach Werenski, a key player for the Columbus Blue Jackets, was injured in a game against the New Jersey Devils and did not return to the game, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming matches.
The Blue Jackets lost the game to the Devils 4-3 in overtime, marking their 18th regulation loss and seventh in overtime or shootout this season.
Despite leading 3-2 with just over two minutes remaining in the game, the Blue Jackets conceded two goals, including one in the final seconds of regulation time, to lose the match.
The Blue Jackets have now blown an NHL-worst 17 leads this season, further highlighting their struggle to close out games.
The Devils' Timo Meier scored the winning goal in overtime, marking his fourth goal in the past three games.