The Columbus Blue Jackets have switched up their line combinations as they anticipate the return of Marian Gaborik to the lineup. Gaborik has been out of action for 18 games with a knee injury. He lined up with Nick Foligno and Artem Anisimov while Boone Jenner, Brandon Dubinsky and Cam Atkinson made up the first line. The other line combos were Matt Calvert, Ryan Johansen and R.J. Umberger with Corey Tropp, Mark Letestu and Blake Comeau making up the fourth unit.

Marian Gaborik (knee) has been activated off of the injured reserve. Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards already said that Gaborik was tentatively scheduled to play on Saturday. Now it seems that his return has been all but confirmed. He has five goals and 11 points in 17 games in 2013-14.

Marian Gaborik (knee) is tentatively scheduled to return on Saturday, according to Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards. That corresponds with Gaborik's targeted return date. It's still possible that something could happen between now and then, but we would regard Gaborik as probable at this point.

Marian Gaborik (knee) hopes to rejoin the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Gaborik has missed a little over a month. He was cold before sustaining the injury, but the Blue Jackets have to hope that he comes back with a vengeance as they're averaging a mediocre 2.53 goals per game in 2013-14.

Marian Gaborik (knee) took part in Saturday's morning skate. He said he didn't have any issues before and after the session. Gaborik added that he could be back next week. He will sit for a 15th straight time Saturday night because of a sprained knee.

Without making any promises, Columbus coach Todd Richards indicated that star right wing Marian Gaborik may play next week. Gaborik has been out since No. 17 because of a sprained left knee. The Jackets clearly miss his offense.

Marian Gaborik (knee) was on the ice Friday. Gaborik hasn't played since Nov. 14, but he might return next week. He has five goals and 11 points in 17 contests in 2013-14.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed Marian Gaborik on the injured reserve list with a sprained knee. Gaborik is expected to miss the next four-six weeks so a return around mid-to-late December is anticipated. Gaborik has five goals and 11 points in 17 games this season. Reserve him for now.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are expected to be without Marian Gaborik for the next three-to-four weeks due to a sprained knee. Gaborik has five goals and 11 points in 17 games with Columbus in 2013-14. He's been struggling offensively lately, but the Blue Jackets counts on him to produce and they'll have a tough time climbing back to .500 without him.

Marian Gaborik has no goals and just one assist in his last seven games. Gaborik got off to a hot start this season and currently has six goals and 11 points in 16 games. The Blue Jackets have only won a single game during Gaborik's current seven-contest slump. Although Columbus can't blame its recent struggles exclusively on Gaborik, he is a vital part of the team's offense. Still, Gaborik pointed out that he's obviously been through cold streaks before and he's not about to panic over this one.