Severson underwent successful shoulder surgery Thursday and will miss the rest of the season.

EDGE Analysis

The surgery ends what was one of the top campaigns of Severson's career. The defenseman had eight goals, 24 assists, a plus-18 rating and 86 blocked shots over 71 games. Severson should be ready to go in time for training camp in September.

Severson (upper body) will miss the remainder of the regular season, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Severson has already missed three straight games due to the injury. He had eight goals and 32 points across 71 regular-season outings in 2025-26. The 31-year-old might still be an option to return at some point if Columbus can secure a playoff berth.

Head coach Rick Bowness said Friday that Severson (upper body) is week-to-week, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Severson sustained the injury during Thursday's game against Montreal. He has eight goals, 32 points, 45 PIM, 39 hits and 86 blocks in 71 appearances in 2025-26. His absence is expected to result in Jake Christiansen or Egor Zamula drawing into the lineup. Additionally, Denton Mateychuk might get a role on the second power-play unit while Severson is out.

Severson left Thursday's contest versus the Canadiens due to an upper-body injury, and there was no update on his status after the game, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Severson had the Blue Jackets' lone goal in a 2-1 loss Thursday, but he was hurt in the third period after a hit from Zachary Bolduc. The 31-year-old Severson can be considered day-to-day until his status is updated. If he misses time, Egor Zamula or Jake Christiansen will replace him in the lineup, while Denton Mateychuk or Dante Fabbro will get more ice time. Severson has 32 points in 71 outings this season and will be tough to replace if he's out for any length of time.

Severson distributed two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Severson played a hand in both of the Blue Jackets' goals in the second period, including a primary helper on Zach Werenski's goal. Overall, Severson is up to 24 assists, 31 points, 91 shots on net, 39 hits and 86 blocked shots across 70 games this season. The 31-year-old blueliner has made an offensive impact in March, collecting three goals and 10 points over his last 13 games. He holds solid streaming value in deep fantasy leagues while the Blue Jackets look to secure their ticket to the postseason.

Severson scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Severson has scored in consecutive contests. He put the Blue Jackets up 2-0 at 8:58 of the first period. The 31-year-old defenseman is thriving in a top-pairing role and could be a good depth option in fantasy to close out the campaign. Severson is up to seven goals, 29 points, 88 shots on net, 85 blocked shots, 39 hits, 45 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 68 games.

Severson scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Severson has two goals and five assists over 10 outings in March. The 31-year-old defenseman continues to see top-four minutes, and he'll have some fantasy value in deeper formats in that role. He's collected six goals, 28 points, 86 shots on net, 85 blocked shots, 45 PIM, 39 hits and a plus-13 rating over 67 appearances. He last reached the 30-point mark in 2022-23 with the Devils, but he's on pace to get there this year.

Severson scored a goal, added an assist and logged five PIM in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Mammoth.

EDGE Analysis

Severson earned the Gordie Howe hat trick with a first-period goal, second-period assist and third-period fight. The 31-year-old defenseman has five points across his last four contests while filling a top-four role with power-play time. He's in a good position in the lineup to contribute more offense, though it may not last. Severson has five goals, 26 points, 76 shots on net, 78 blocked shots, 37 PIM, 36 hits and a plus-11 rating over 61 appearances, surpassing his 25-point output from last year.

Severson picked up two assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

After helping to set up a Mathieu Olivier tally in the second period, Severson started a breakout in OT that was capped by Kirill Marchenko's game-winner. It was the veteran blueliner's first multi-point performance since Jan. 3, and on the season, Severson has four goals, 23 points, 74 blocked shots, 74 shots on net, 36 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-8 rating in 58 games.

Severson scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Severson snapped a 14-game goal drought with his tally at 16:01 of the second period, which stood as the game-winner. The 31-year-old defenseman had five assists during that span. For the season, he's up to four goals (two game-winners), 21 points, 69 shots on net, 63 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 53 appearances. He's on pace to reach the 30-point mark for the first time in his three years with the Blue Jackets.