Zach Werenski Injury: What happened to Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman?

Zach Werenski exited the game against the New Jersey Devils during the second period after suffering an apparent knee or ankle injury. The Blue Jackets defenseman got his legs tangled up with Devils forward Ondrej Palat who went off-balance after missing to shoot the puck.

Werenski's right leg went out from under him after the tangle with Palat and he seemingly twisted his left ankle as he tried to balance himself with both feet.

The following morning, head coach Pascal Vincent provided an update on ZAch Werenski and said the defenseman will continue to be evaluated and is expected to be out "week-to-week".

Blue Jackets announced Zach Werenski has suffered a lower-body injury and will not return to tonight's game:

Zach Werenski was helped off the ice by his Blue Jackets teammates as he was unable to put much pressure on his left leg, went down the tunnel and into the dressing room.

The Blue Jackets are currently leading the Devils, 2-1. Jake Bean opened the scoring and gave Columbus the lead. Ondrej Palat scored the equalizer, making it 1-1 at the end of the first period.

Justin Danforth scored 8:28 into the second period, giving the Blue Jackets a 2-1 lead.

Zach Werenski has 25 points this season from one goal and 24 assists in 33 games.