Danforth produced an assist and five hits in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth has two assists over seven contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old forward has filled a bottom-six role since his return, so a lack of offense shouldn't come as a surprise. He's managed 10 points, 57 shots on net, 70 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 32 outings overall.

Danforth logged an assist, three shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Danforth's first point in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him over a month. The 31-year-old forward has resumed a bottom-six role, and he's valued for his defensive work and physicality. That won't necessarily make him a strong fantasy option. Danforth has nine points, 55 shots on net, 62 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 29 appearances in 2024-25.

Danforth (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth has missed the last 18 games due to a lower-body injury, but it appears as though he'll be back in action on the road against the Islanders on Monday. The 31-year-old has made 25 appearances for the Blue Jackets this year, posting three goals, five assists, 51 hits, 27 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-7 rating while averaging 15:20 of ice time.

Danforth (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth has missed the last six games due to a lower-body injury he sustained in early December, and it appears as though he'll be sidelined through the NHL's Christmas break. It's not yet clear when he'll return to action, but Kevin Labanc will likely enter the lineup in the near future after James Malatesta was sent down Sunday.

Danforth (lower body) won't play against Philadelphia on Saturday, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth will miss his sixth straight game. He has accounted for three goals, eight points, 49 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 51 hits across 25 appearances this season. Danforth's final chance to play before the Christmas break will come against Montreal on Monday.

Danforth (lower body) won't return Thursday versus New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

It will be Danforth's fifth straight game on the shelf. He has three goals and eight points in 25 outings in 2024-25. When he's healthy, Danforth will probably serve in a middle-six role.

Danforth (lower body) isn't expected to play against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth will miss his fourth straight game. He has contributed three goals, eight points, 49 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 51 hits across 25 appearances this season. Mikael Pyyhtia has been occupying a bottom-six role during Danforth's absence.

Danforth (lower body) won't play versus Carolina on Sunday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth will miss his third straight game. He has three goals, eight points, 49 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 51 hits across 25 appearances this campaign. Mikael Pyyhtia has been playing during Danforth's absence.

Danforth (lower body) will remain out of the lineup versus Anaheim on Saturday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth will miss his second straight game. The 31-year-old has three goals and five assists across 25 games this season. Danforth could return as early as Sunday when the Blue Jackets face Carolina.

Danforth (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus Washington on Thursday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth sat out practice Wednesday with the injury and it is debilitating enough that he will miss Thursday's contest. Danforth has three goals and five assists in 25 contests this season. He will be replaced by Mikael Pyyhtia, who has been a healthy scratch in six of the Blue Jackets' last seven games.