The Blue Jackets announced Monday that they placed forward Patrik Laine on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 14 with a clavicle fracture he suffered in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Maple Leafs. In a corresponding move, the club added Cleveland Monsters captain and forward Brendan Gaunce to the NHL roster on an emergency recall.
Patrik Laine went to the locker room holding his shoulder after this awkward collision with Lagesson#CBJ pic.twitter.com/HRQ5jt5hUS
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Laine, who has scored 6-3--9 in 18 games this season, is expected to miss six weeks with his injury.
In 24 AHL games this season, Gaunce has recorded 6-9--15. He posted one assist in five NHL games in 2022-23.
The Blue Jackets are back in action on Tuesday when they play the Sabres in Buffalo at 7 p.m. ET.
