Wennberg returns to Blue Jackets' lineup for Game 5

The Columbus Blue Jackets will get Alexander Wennberg back in the lineup for Game 5 against the Washington Capitals on Saturday after the forward missed the past three contests with an upper-body injury suffered in Game 1, head coach John Tortorella announced.

Wennberg suffered the injury after he was rocked by Tom Wilson.

Despite partaking in just over 10 minutes in the series thus far, Wennberg has made his presence felt, as he scored Columbus' first goal of Game 1, and teammate Thomas Vanek scored on the power play that ensued from Wilson's charging penalty.

The 23-year-old had a breakout, 59-point season in 2016-17, but regressed this year, picking up just 35 points in 66 games. Regardless, secondary scoring has hampered the Blue Jackets all year and throughout their last two losses in Games 3 and 4, so they will surely welcome his return.

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