Anderson scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

It took the rugged winger a couple of contests to shake off the rust from his six-game injury absence, but Anderson collected his first points of the season Saturday while adding three shots, two hits and two blocked shots to his ledger. He's currently skating on a third line with Boone Jenner and Sonny Milano that looked dangerous in this one -- the trio picked up three goals and six points between them -- but Anderson also saw 2:39 of ice time on the power play, giving him some fantasy upside in deeper leagues.

Anderson (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the last six games, Anderson is ready to rock for Monday's matchup against the Maple Leafs. He'll immediately slot onto the third line with power-play opportunities. The Blue Jackets are hoping Anderson -- who racked up 27 goals last season -- will spark the offense, which has averaged just 2.25 goals per game thus far.

Anderson (upper body) traveled with the team ahead of Monday's contest in Toronto, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson hasn't suited up since Oct. 5 against the Penguins and missed the last six games since then. He'll still need to be officially activated from injured reserve before he rejoins the lineup but it seems like he's getting close to a return.

Anderson (upper body) will not be in the lineup when the Blue Jackets face the Islanders on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will miss his sixth consecutive game Saturday, still hampered by an upper-body injury that he suffered earlier this month. The forward remains on injured reserve, meaning before he can return to the ice, Anderson will need to come off IR.

Anderson (upper body) won't play Wednesday against the Stars, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson went through an on-ice session with the Blue Jackets' strength and conditioning coach Monday, so he's definitely making progress in his recovery, but he'll need to return to practice with his teammates before rejoining the lineup. Once he's given the green light, the 25-year-old will return to a top-six role and a spot on one of Columbus' power-play units.

Anderson (upper body) joined the Blue Jackets strength and conditioning coach on the ice Monday, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson is still on injured reserve but his reappearance on the ice means he should be nearing a return after missing the last three games. The team is off again Tuesday before hosting the Stars on Wednesday. If he still isn't ready, his next chance to suit up will be Friday in Chicago.

Anderson (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was already ruled out for Friday's tilt, but he will now miss both games of the back-to-back set this weekend. His next opportunity to dress will come Wednesday against the Stars, though the team hasn't provided a clear target date for his return. Anderson's day-to-day status suggests that the move may have been more procedural than anything, as it allowed the Jackets to recall Markus Hannikainen from the AHL ranks to bolster their depth up front.

Anderson (upper body) won't play Friday against the Ducks, Alison Lukan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will miss a second consecutive contest, and the Blue Jackets have yet to release any information regarding a potential timetable for his recovery. Once he's given the green light, the 25-year-old will return to a middle-six role and a spot on Columbus' second power-play unit.

Anderson will not be in the lineup against Buffalo on Monday due to an upper-body injury, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a solid first outing in which he registered six shots on goal and saw 3:07 of ice time with the man advantage, Anderson was held without a shot and lost his spot on the PP versus Pittsburgh on Saturday. The winger was classified by coach John Tortorella as day-to-day, so he could be an option for the Jackets' next matchup with Anaheim on Friday.

Anderson (shoulder) will make his preseason debut Saturday against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was dealing with a lingering shoulder issue when he reported to camp on Sept. 12, but he's evidently been able to put that issue behind him over the past week. The 25-year-old winger will look to surpass the 50-point mark for the first time in his career this year after setting new personal bests in goals (27) and points (47) in 82 games last campaign.