R.J. Umberger scored a goal in Columbus' 2-0 victory over Phoenix on Thursday. Umberger also was charged with a minor penalty for tripping. He now has 23 points and 16 penalty minutes in 41 games this season.

R.J. Umberger scored twice as the Columbus Blue Jackets dumped the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday. Umberger has 10 goals and 20 points in 36 games this season with four goals coming with the man-advantage, giving him some fantasy value in deep leagues. He has three goals in his last three games.

R.J. Umberger recorded an assist in a 2-1 overtime victory against Calgary. Umberger has five goals and 12 points in 22 games. After being held to just 18 points in 48 contests in 2013, he should at least get past the 40-point mark this season.

R.J. Umberger will play Saturday after he suffered a strained neck during Wednesday's practice. He was able to play on Thursday and then he skipped Friday's practice. "It's as good as it's going to get, I guess," Umberger said. "I'm making the best of it. He has eight points in 15 games.

Right wing R.J. Umberger (neck) of the Blue Jackets did not practice Friday and is questionable for Saturday, when Columbus faces the New York Islanders. Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray suffered a minor lower-body injury on Thursday, according to Columbus coach Todd Richards. He didn't practice Friday but Richards is "hopeful" he will play on Saturday.

R.J. Umberger (neck) is listed as a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the New York Rangers. He sprained it when he was struck by a puck in Wednesday's practice after he jerked his head suddenly. If he's able to play then Sean Collins will be a healthy scratch.

R.J. Umberger scored his second goal of the season in the Blue Jackets' 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Umberger scored on his one SOG, generated two PIM and one hit on Tuesday.

R.J. Umberger was held off of both power-play lines during Tuesday's practice. That's a troubling development for Umberger owners, especially after he led all Blue Jackets forwards in playing time with the man advantage last season. Columbus struggled to convert on their power-play chances last season, so they're trying to mix things up.

R.J. Umberger scored a power-play goal in Columbus' 5-2 defeat Saturday. Artem Anisimov also scored a goal in the losing effort. Tim Erixon, Cam Atkinson, and Matt Calvert each registered an assist for Columbus.

R.J. Umberger scored his fourth goal of the season in the Blue Jackets' 2-1 overtime win Thursday night. Umberger has suffered through a nightmarish season to-date, with just eight points in 24 outings. Matt Calvert scored the OT winner for the Jackets, assistsed by Fedor Tyutin and Jack Johnson.