Dubinsky will be sidelined for "at least a little while" with the lower-body injury he sustained during Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Tampa Bay, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jackets have yet to release any details regarding a potential timeline for Dubinsky's return, but it's safe to assume he'll miss Thursday's matchup with the Predators at a minimum. His absence will test Columbus' depth up front, but it won't impact many fantasy lineups, as he's only notched 10 points in 32 appearances this season.

Dubinsky departed Tuesday's game versus the Lightning with a lower-body injury and won't return, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dubinsky's absence won't shake up the fantasy realm since he has just 10 points in 31 games. The Blue Jackets' forward corps is becoming depleted, however, since Markus Hannikainen (upper body) left Tuesday's game as well and Nick Foligno is away from the team for personal reasons. Expect an update ahead of Thursday's game against the Predators.

Dubinsky (undisclosed) is in the projected lineup for Friday's game against the Hurricanes, NHL.com's Kurt Dusterberg reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to coach John Tortorella, Dubinsky missed Wednesday's practice because he was "nicked," but he was never in serious danger of missing Friday's contest. The 32-year-old American is expected to draw into a bottom-six role against Carolina, centering Lukas Sedlak and Riley Nash on the Blue Jackets' fourth line.

Dubinsky was not at practice Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dubinsky was described by coach John Tortorella as being "nicked", so it seems unlikely he is facing a long-term absence and could still be available against the Hurricanes on Friday. The center is stuck in an 11-game point drought, which shouldn't come as a shock considering he has registered just one shot on goal in his last five contests. If the Anchorage, Alaska native wants to break out of his slump, he will need to start putting pucks on net.

Dubinsky racked up a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Both of Dubinsky's points came in the opening frame, as he assisted on a goal by Seth jones before potting one himself. This was only the second multi-point effort of the season for the former Rangers forward, who entered play with just one helper over the previous eight games.

Dubinsky (oblique) will return to action Saturday night against the Kings, Dave Maetzold of 610 WTVN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dubinsky missed the last 10 games with his injury, so it appears that he'll be eased back in as a bottom-six center, with Sonny Milano heading back to AHL Cleveland in a corresponding move. Dubinsky started the season with ice time in 5-on-5 situations and on the penalty kill, adding a goal and an assist through the first pair of contests, but being excluded from the power play really dampens Dubisnky's fantasy prospects.

Dubinsky (oblique) will join the Blue Jackets on their three-game road trip, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dubinsky would be nearly a week ahead of schedule if did suit up in the next three games, but the center appears to be trending in the right direction. Prior to getting hurt, the 32-year-old registered points in each of his first two outings, but has missed the previous nine contests.

Dubinsky was placed on injured reserve with a strained oblique that will sideline him for 4-6 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Based on the timeline provided by the team, Dubinsky will miss at least the next 12 games if he can return closer to the four-week mark. The center notched a point in each of the first two games and appeared to be on track to get back to the 40-point threshold he achieved in 2016-17. Injuries limited the 32-year-old to just 62 games last year and will seemingly do so again this season.

Dubinsky scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

He also chipped in one hit. The 32-year-old is coming off the worst season of his career, scoring only six goals and 16 points in 62 games, but if Dubi can stay healthy and focused he should be able to easily top that level of production, even in a middle-six role for Columbus.

Dubinsky has been working hard this offseason as he looks to avoid another disappointing year, The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Alaska native's production suffered last season, as he finished with a career-low 16 points through 62 games. Dubinsky returned from wrist surgery last summer, and he sustained a broken orbital bone in a fight with Zack Kassian of the Oilers in December, with both issues contributing to his precipitous slide. However, he's reportedly looked "lean and quick" thanks to the extra attention he's given to physical therapy and workouts. "I'm looking to get back to my old ways here and be the important player this team needs me to be," Dubinsky said. "I've lost some weight, but most importantly, I've gained a lot of muscle, lifting all summer. I peeled a lot of that nachos-and-pizza weight off. I had to do that."