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U.S. players knew they could clinch a spot in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off by beating Canada in regulation on Saturday night. “And we did just that,” defenseman Zach Werenski said. No matter what happens in their game Monday night against Sweden in Boston,

Werenski had a 3-point game, including a length-of-the-ice breakaway goal, to lead the Blue Jackets to a 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner, forward Kirill Marchenko and defenseman Zach Werenski talk returning from injuries, 4 Nations break

Blue Jackets' leading scorer joins NHL legends Orr, Potvin by leading tournament in scoring with six points on six assists.

Blue Jackets' Werenski leads tournament in assists, climbing U.S. assist ranks going into rematch against Canada for 4 Nations championship.

Blue Jackets' Werenski is eagerly anticipates his first taste of 'best-on-best' international hockey since becoming an NHL star.

Blue Jackets' defenseman Zach Werenski will play a key role at the 4-Nations Faceoff. See how he finally gets his chance on the big stage.

Zach Werenski scored and had two assists and Kent Johnson scored twice for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks to end a four-game losing streak.

Zach Werenski scored and had two assists and Kent Johnson scored twice for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak. Denton Mateychuk and Adam Fantilli each scored,

Werenski collects another assist in victory, which started with three fights after fans in Montreal booed the U.S. anthem again.