Blankenburg registered an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-0 win over the Canucks.
Blankenburg has earned four points and a plus-6 rating over his last six contests. The 26-year-old has been up to the challenge in a larger role as injuries pile up on the Predators' blue line -- the team was without Adam Wilsby (upper body) and Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) in Friday's contests. Overall, Blankenburg is at four points, 26 shots on net, 15 hits, 18 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 17 appearances this season.
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Predators' Nick Blankenburg: Lights lamp in loss
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Blankenburg scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Blues.
Blankenburg's two goals this season have come over the last three contests. He's also gone plus-6 over his last eight outings, providing steady defense to complement his newfound offense. The 26-year-old blueliner has 21 shots on net, 11 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 14 appearances in his first year with the Predators, but he's done enough to maintain a spot in the lineup over the last month.
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Predators' Nick Blankenburg: First goal of season
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Blankenburg scored the game-winning goal Saturday in a 3-2 overtime vctory over the Kings.
Blankenburg found the rebound from Filip Forsberg's shot below the goal line, moved it to his backhand and stuffed it into an open net. It was Blankenburg's first goal (and point) with the Predators after signing with the team as a free agent on July 1. Still, he has limited fantasy upside.
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Predators' Nick Blankenburg: Recalled by Nashville
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Blankenburg was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Blankenburg was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, and he's tallied three goals and eight points over 13 appearances with the AHL club to begin the regular season. However, he'll join the Predators ahead of Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, and he's expected to make his season debut.
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Predators' Nick Blankenburg: Waived for reassignment
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Blankenburg was waived by the Predators on Thursday, per PuckPedia.
Blankenburg played in 12 regular-season games for the Blue Jackets last year, notching one goal, 10 shots and 21 hits while averaging 16:13 of ice time. The 26-year-old blueliner figures to spend the majority of the upcoming season in the minors with AHL Milwaukee, though an injury or two could see him called up later in the year.
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Predators' Nick Blankenburg: Gets two-year contract
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Blankenburg signed a two-year contract with the Predators on Monday. The agreement is a two-way deal in 2024-25 and becomes one-way in 2025-26.
Blankenburg had a goal in 12 contests with Columbus in 2023-24. He also provided three goals and 13 points in 24 regular-season outings with AHL Cleveland. Blankenburg will probably start the campaign in the minors, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him get an opportunity with Nashville as an injury replacement during the season.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Drops to AHL
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Blankenburg was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Tuesday.
Blankenburg played versus the Hurricanes on Tuesday in the Blue Jackets' season finale. He'll now bolster the Monsters' defense corps. Blankenburg had one goal and no assists over 12 NHL appearances this season.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Recalled Friday
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Blankenburg was called up from AHL Cleveland on Friday.
Blankenburg has three goals and 13 points in 21 contests with Cleveland this season. He's also provided five goals and 17 points in 49 career NHL games. Blankenburg might spend the rest of the campaign with the Blue Jackets because Jake Bean is done for the season after suffering a broken hand during Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Heads to AHL
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Blankenburg was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.
Blankenburg has no points, three shots, 11 hits and 12 blocks in six contests with Columbus this season. The Blue Jackets don't play again until Feb. 10, so the 25-year-old defenseman may be recalled before their next game.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Ascends to top level
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Blankenburg was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Blankenburg had an assist in his lone game with the Monsters after being sent down to the minors last Sunday. He has 11 hits and 12 blocked shots in six games at the NHL level this season. In a corresponding move, Columbus placed Adam Boqvist (upper body) on injured reserve.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Taken off IR, sent to AHL
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Blankenburg (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and loaned to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.
Blankenburg will get some playing time in the minors after missing the past 12 games. He has been credited with three shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and 11 hits in six NHL outings this season. In a corresponding move, David Jiricek was recalled from the AHL.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Goes on injured reserve
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Blankenburg (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, retroactive to Dec. 19.
The move was necessitated by the Blue Jackets activating Damon Severson (oblique) from injured reserve, as they needed the roster spot. Blankenburg has yet to pick up a point in six NHL games this season, but he does have 11 hits and 12 blocked shots.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Sitting out Thursday
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Blankenburg (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Blankenburg has played six games since his recall earlier in December. He's logged three shots on goal, 11 hits and 12 blocked shots while failing to record a point. His absence Thursday will allow rookie David Jiricek to rejoin the lineup.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Promoted from AHL
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Blankenburg was recalled by the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
Columbus is dealing with multiple injuries on the back end, prompting Blankenburg's promotion. The 25-year-old defender has picked up 11 points through 18 AHL appearances this year.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Ready for training camp
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Blankenburg (ankle) was on the ice for Thursday's practice at Blue Jackets camp, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Blankenburg was considered week-to-week with an ankle injury at the end of last season. He also missed time with a broken ankle previously in the campaign. It'll be something to monitor with the 25-year-old blueliner, who could be left out of the Opening Night lineup after the Blue Jackets added Damon Severson and Ivan Provorov via trade in the offseason.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Labeled week-to-week
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Blankenburg is considered week-to-week after suffering an ankle injury, the team announced Monday.
Blankenburg has generated four goals and 10 assists in 36 games this season following a previous extended stint on the shelf due to a broken ankle. It's not immediately clear if this latest ailment is related or not. With Erik Gudbranson (upper body) also out of action for six weeks, the Jackets will need to call up a player from the minors, with Marcus Bjork being the most likely candidate.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Comes back from injury
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Blankenburg temporarily left Friday's game against the Islanders because of a lower-body injury, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Blankenburg was initially not expected to return to the contest. It appears as though he will be available to play Saturday against Montreal. Blankenburg has 14 points, 47 blocks and 60 hits in 35 appearances this season.
Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Collects marker vs. Anaheim
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Blankenburg supplied a goal in Friday's 7-4 loss to Anaheim.
Blankenburg scored midway through the first period to tie the game at 1-1. It was his first goal and third point over his last four outings. Overall in 2022-23, Blankenburg has contributed four goals and 13 points in 32 contests.
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Blue Jackets' Nick Blankenburg: Sends assist
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Blankenburg notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks.
Blankenburg helped out on a Liam Foudy tally in the third period. With four helpers over his last six outings, Blankenburg is holding his own in a top-four role. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to three goals, nine assists, 41 shots on net, 55 hits, 43 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 30 contests this season.
