Overview
- CBJ Public Relations said Zach Werenski and Mathieu Olivier sustained upper-body injuries and did not return in Washington.
- Both players were ruled out as the third period began, with Werenski logging 17:36 through two periods and Olivier playing 4:49.
- No specifics on the injuries or recovery timelines were provided, and coach Dean Evason said evaluations are planned Tuesday.
- Werenski had appeared in all 22 games with 7 goals and 14 assists, and Olivier had played every game with 3 goals and 6 assists.
- The injuries followed an earlier upper-body issue for Kirill Marchenko after the morning skate, and Columbus next plays the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.