James Wisniewski registered an assist in Columbus' 4-3 shootout win on Saturday. Wisniewski has recorded at least a point in four straight games. He has four goals and 28 points in 41 games this season. He's been a great offensive defenseman for years, but injuries have slowed him down. Already he's missed time this season with an upper-body ailment.

James Wisniewski of the Columbus Blue Jackets ranks 13th among NHL defensemen with 27 points. His 23 assists rank 12th. He leads the Jackets with seven points in six games this month.

James Wisniewski had two assists Saturday in the Blue Jackets win over Winnipeg. Wisniewski is Columbus' top offensive defenseman and he now has three goals and 25 points in 38 games this season. His 37 penalty minutes make him a good 2-3 defenseman in deeper leagues.

James Wisniewski had a goal and an assist in Columbus' 4-3 overtime victory on Monday. Wisniewski bounced back nicely after being minus-three in the Blue Jackets' 6-2 loss to St. Louis on Saturday. He has three goals and 23 points in 36 games this season.

James Wisniewski (upper body) has been activated by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Wisniewski was sidelined for six contests, but should return on Saturday. He has 18 points and 27 penalty minutes in 28 games this season.

Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards' current plan is to use James Wisniewski (upper body) on Saturday versus the Flyers. Wisniewski has been sidelined for six straight games. Assuming he plays, he'll try to help the Blue Jackets bounce back after their late game collapse against Philadelphia on Thursday.

James Wisniewski (upper body) might return to the Blue Jackets' lineup on Saturday. Before that potentially happens, Wisniewski will miss his sixth straight contest on Thursday. He has two goals and 18 points in 28 games in 2013-14.

Defenseman James Wisniewski may be back from his upper-body injury next week, Columbus coach Todd Richards said. Wisniewski has missed two games for the Blue Jackets. He was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Dec. 6, meaning he can be activated at any time.

James Wisniewski (upper body) has been moved to the injured reserve list. The move is retroactive Dec. 6. Wisniewski is projected to miss another week, but he can certainly be activated sooner if he's ready ahead of schedule.

James Wisniewski (upper body) is still about a week away from returning. Wisniewski has been sidelined since Dec. 6. He has two goals and 18 points in 28 games in 2013-14.