The Blue Jackets played a tight third period but couldn't equalize in a game where they were missing their top three scorers.

After losing leading goal scorer Kirill Marchenko to a broken jaw over the weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets will be without top scorer Zach Werenski, a nine-year veteran who has an undisclosed injury,

The best thing about adding him to their lineup would be his age. He is young and would instantly be part of their core for years to come. He and Kent Johnson could fit well on a line and make up two-thirds of a very strong offensive unit for the Blue Jackets.