Dzingel suffered an apparent lower-body injury in Wednesday's preseason game and will not return, CardiacCane.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The left-winger had a Nashville player fall on his bent leg coming off a faceoff and immediately went back to the locker room. Dzingel figures to be evaluated over the next few days before the team determines his status for Sunday's preseason game against the Capitals.

Dzingel signed a two-year, $6.75 million contract with the Hurricanes on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Dzingel had his best season yet as a pro in 2018-19, setting career highs in goals (26), assists (30), shots on goal (159) and game-winning goals (5) in 78 games split between the Senators and Blue Jackets. The 27-year-old should step into a middle-six role for Carolina in 2019-20, and could threaten the 50-point mark for a second straight campaign if he's able to lock down a spot on one of the Hurricanes' power-play units.

Dzingel scored his first goal of the postseason in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Boston, which now leads the series 3-2.

EDGE Analysis

Dzingel had a fantastic season, but drew the ire of coach John Tortorella earlier in the series. He even found himself scratched. Dzingel has struggled in playoff matchups in the past, too -- he has just four points in 23 career games. Don't look here for fantasy help right now.

Dzingel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's Game 2 in Boston, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

No injury has been mentioned in relation to Dzingel's absence, suggesting that coach John Tortorella is simply making him a healthy scratch. The trade deadline acquisition from Ottawa hasn't been earning much run in the playoffs, skating no more than 13:03 in any playoff game so far despite scoring 26 goals and 56 points in the regular season. Alexander Wennberg is taking over Dzingel's usual spot on the second line.

Dzingel notched two assists in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old now has three goals and 11 points in 18 games since being acquired by the Jackets at the trade deadline. Dzingel continues to see steady top-six minutes in Columbus, giving him an opportunity to chip in a bit more production before the end of the regular season.

Dzingel scored his 24th goal of the season in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

With the tally, Dzingel has a new career high in goals. His scoring rate has decreased since being traded to Columbus, with eight points in 14 games compared to the 44 he had in 57 contests with Ottawa, giving him 52 points in 71 contests overall.

Dzingel (undisclosed) will play in Calgary on Tuesday, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The prized deadline acquisition has just one goal and six points since joining Columbus in late February. Dzingel will assume his usual top-six spot alongside Matt Duchene.

Dzingel (undisclosed) did not attend Monday's practice and could miss Tuesday's game in Calgary, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

When asked to comment on Dzingel's absence from practice, head coach John Tortorella was coy with his response, telling reporters "I'm not sure. He's just a little dinged up. We gave him a day off." Columbus' bench boss stopped short of confirming Dzingel's status ahead of Tuesday's game against the Flames, but the winger should be considered questionable at best until more details are made available. Look for another update to surface tomorrow ahead of puck drop.

Dzingel scored a goal and added two assists in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

The tally was his first in a Columbus uniform, and Dzingel now has six points in nine games for his new club. The 27-year-old has also reached 50 points on the season (23 goals, 27 assists) for the first time in his career, but the Jackets are hoping he's got more big nights left in the tank as they try to earn a playoff spot down the stretch.

Dzingel picked up an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Skating primarily on the second line with Pierre-Luc Dubois and Oliver Bjorkstrand in his Blue Jackets debut, Dzingel wasted little time in proving his worth to his new club. The 26-year-old was putting together a career year prior to being traded, and while he might not see as much power-play time in Columbus that he was getting in Ottawa, the improved talent around him should ensure Dzingel stays productive down the stretch.