IR
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 1/24/2026
2025 Stats
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8
A
13
PP Pts
2
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5
PIM
4
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mateychuk turned pro in 2024-25, supplying nine goals and 25 points across 27 regular-season outings with AHL Cleveland as well as four goals, 13 points, 20 PIM, 44 shots, 26 hits and 63 blocks in 45 appearances with the Blue Jackets. Taken with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the 21-year-old has tremendous offensive upside, so he's worth keeping a close eye on during training camp. If he secures a regular role on Columbus' power play for the 2025-26 campaign, then a 30-plus point showing is obtainable. However, Zach Werenski is a lock to be the blueliner on the top power-play unit, and defenseman Ivan Provorov will likely find himself as part of the second group, so Mateychuk will have to fight to earn and maintain a role on special teams. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets in July of 2022.
Designated for IR
Mateychuk (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Mateychuk has already been out of action for the Jackets' last four contests and will now be on the sidelines for a fifth when the Jackets face the Stars on Thursday. With the blueliner going on IR, the team used the available roster spot to activate Mason Marchment (upper body). Still, once Mateychuk gets the green light, he should slot back into a top-four pairing.
Mateychuk has already been out of action for the Jackets' last four contests and will now be on the sidelines for a fifth when the Jackets face the Stars on Thursday. With the blueliner going on IR, the team used the available roster spot to activate Mason Marchment (upper body). Still, once Mateychuk gets the green light, he should slot back into a top-four pairing.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 20:20
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:36
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 2:12
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Might be cleared later this week
Mateychuk (upper body) didn't participate in Monday's practice, but the hope is that the blueliner is cleared to return at some point later this week, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
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Remaining out Saturday
Mateychuk (upper body) is not expected to play Saturday versus the Penguins, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
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Projected to be out Thursday
Mateychuk is slated to miss Thursday's game versus the Canucks, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
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Not an option against Calgary
Mateychuk (upper body) will be sidelined for Tuesday's home game versus the Flames, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
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Set to be evaluated Monday
Head coach Dean Evason said after Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Mammoth that Mateychuk (upper body) will be evaluated Monday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
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Getting close to return
Mateychuk, who has missed most of training camp with a groin injury, skated with the second group Friday and could be back in the lineup as early as Tuesday against Washington, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The Blue Jackets hope that Mateychuk is able to go full tilt at practice Monday, putting him in line to play against the Capitals. The 21-year-old defenseman played 45 regular-season games as a rookie in 2024-25, tallying four goals and adding nine assists with 63 blocked shots. The 12th overall pick in 2022 is expected to play a full season at the NHL level in 2025-26.
The Blue Jackets hope that Mateychuk is able to go full tilt at practice Monday, putting him in line to play against the Capitals. The 21-year-old defenseman played 45 regular-season games as a rookie in 2024-25, tallying four goals and adding nine assists with 63 blocked shots. The 12th overall pick in 2022 is expected to play a full season at the NHL level in 2025-26.