Werenski scored the game’s first goal Tuesday, a wrister off the rush from the left circle at 8:21 of the first. When the Ducks tied it 1-1 at 3:35 of the second, Werenski scored on the ensuing shift just 24 seconds later to put the Jackets ahead 2-1.

Gaunce won't play in Thursday's game against the Wild due to personal reasons, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets ' official site reports.

Back in the general manager saddle, former Blue Jackets executive Jarmo Kekalainen has been promoted to the role of GM for the Buffalo Sabres, the team announced on Dec. 15.

The Canadiens could use some help at the center position and should have this Blue Jackets forward on their radar because of it.

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Increasing commitment level falls short for Columbus Blue Jackets in stinging loss to Vegas Golden Knights, their fifth straight loss.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen is back in charge of an NHL team once again. The Buffalo Sabres promoted Kekäläinen to GM on Monday as they fired Kevyn Adams.

Wood had been there for two years after signing a long-term contract with Colorado in free agency, and with Coyle coming in without having known too many of his new Avs teammates, their natural Massachusetts ties helped take over.