Anderson (lower body) has begun skating and plans to accompany the Blue Jackets on their western road trip beginning Tuesday in Edmonton, Alison Lukan of The Athletic Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Traveling with the team doesn't guarantee that Anderson will return to the lineup right away, but it's a strong sign the winger will be back on the ice in the near future. Anderson has 18 goals and 29 points in 61 games this season, but his role in a lineup that added Thomas Vanek and Mark Letestu at the trade deadline has yet to be determined.

Anderson (lower body) has yet to begin skating, he still hopes to rejoin the lineup before the end of the regular season, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson still has a ways to go to return before the team's regular season ends April 7 against the Predators, having yet to take the first step in the recovery process. His timeline should begin to clear up as he progresses in the rehab, but the winger can be considered out indefinitely until then.

Anderson has a knee sprain and won't suit up for four weeks.

EDGE Analysis

This injury will be tough for Columbus to overcome, as Anderson shares the team lead in goals with Artemi Panarin, having 18 tallies through 61 games. With Anderson assumed to land on injured reserve for a lengthy recovery, it reassures the Blue Jackets move to acquire Mark Letestu and Thomas Vanek -- 25 goals and 60 points combined this season -- before Monday's trade deadline. The four-week timeline puts the 23-year-old forward on track to return Mar. 27 against the Oilers.

Anderson's injury sustained in Monday's win over the Capitals concerns his lower body, and he's in the process of undergoing further evaluation, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a sign of his importance to the Blue Jackets, the 23-year-old winger is tied with Artemi Panarin for the team lead in goals at 18. We won't speculate how much time Anderson might miss (if any at all), but pending medical tests should be telling in that regard.

Anderson left Monday's contest late in the third period with an undisclosed injury and didn't return, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was trying to put a move on Dimitry Orlov in the offensive zone, but couldn't fully dodge his hipcheck, and went spiraling head-over-heels to the ice. With the game out of hand, the 23-year-old's exit could have easily been a precaution, as Columbus certainly wants its top six in tact for a playoff push. Anderson's status should be updated before Thursday's tilt against Los Angeles, and if he isn't able to go, newly acquired Thomas Vanek figures to slide up to the second line.

Anderson (undisclosed) took warmups ahead of Thursday's road game against the Flyers, George Richards of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson missed morning skate, but it appears that he can be relied upon for his usual 18-plus minutes along with a spot on the No. 2 power play.

Anderson (undisclosed) missed Thursday's morning skate, which leaves him questionable for Thursday's road game against the Flyers, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson missed the first two games of the season due to a contract holdout, but otherwise hasn't missed any action this campaign. It would be in fantasy owners' best interest to revisit his status closer to pregame warmups; this contest has scheduled start time of 7:00 p.m. ET.

Anderson only has one point, a goal, in his last 10 contests.

EDGE Analysis

There is a silver lining to Anderson's recent output, however. The 23-year-old put 31 shots on net in those 10 games. That gives him a 3.2 percentage in that time, which is unusually low. Don't be surprised if Anderson starts scoring again after the All-Star break.

Anderson scored one goal and set up another in a 5-4 loss to Ottawa on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The ice time has been there for Anderson, as he's skated 20 or more minutes in each of the past four games. The bad news is that he's only scored three points in those games. These growing pains are to be expected for a 23-year-old, but when Anderson's been on, he's shown he can be a productive player once he becomes more consistent.

Anderson had his team's first goal in a 7-2 loss to Boston on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson led his team in shots on an otherwise forgettable night for the Blue Jackets. He's now scored three goals in his past five games, and he's just four goals short of his career-high with 48 games left to play. Now that he's getting 20-plus minutes of ice time, he's set up well to be a consistent producer.