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Blue Jackets Monday gathering: Zach Werenski breaks down ‘golden assist,’ moment by moment
- Werenski breaks down the frame-by-frame sequence of the assist that helped Hughes score the golden goal for Team USA in Milan.
- The play began with McDavid pressuring, Werenski choosing a one-handed stick handling to avoid disruption and feed Hughes for the goal.
- Werenski explains Makar’s indecision as Hughes swats the puck, setting up the final sequence.
- The golden pass across the zone to Hughes created a clear scoring chance with McDavid unable to disrupt in time.
- Werenski notes the lack of power-play opportunities for the Blue Jackets and calls it unacceptable.
- Coach Bowness and Werenski join the critique of officiating amid a stretch with few penalties called.
- The team faces an upcoming schedule with the Rangers, Predators, and Panthers looming around the trade deadline.
- Trivia and historical context highlight Werenski’s nine-game point streak as a franchise defenseman record.
- Kirill Marchenko continues as a 20-goal scorer; he’s one of four players with multiple 20-goal seasons early in his career.
- Wholesome roster context includes Nick Foligno as a potential deadline target if moves align.
- The article notes the broader context of Olympic aftermath and the ongoing season for Columbus.
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