Zach Werenski is good to go.
Speaking to reporters today in Columbus, Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella confirmed the return of the star rookie defenseman, saying he was ready for game one in Pittsburgh.
John Tortorella says D Zach Werenski is good to go for tomorrow night. #CBJ
— Jerod Smalley (@JerodNBC4) April 11, 2017
Werenski has been out of action since taking a hit from Washington's Alex Ovechkin in a 3-2 Blue Jackets loss to the Capitals on April 2.
The Grosse Pointe, Michigan native, who leads all rookie defensemen in scoring with 47 points, had missed the final four games of the regular season for the Blue Jackets.
Columbus and Pittsburgh hit the ice for game one Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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