The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without Scott Hartnell for at least the rest of Monday's game against the New York Rangers, and possibly more.

The forward was injured in the first period upon crashing into the end boards.

He was able to briefly return to action, but during the second period the team announced Hartnell would not return after suffering a lower-body injury.

Hartnell has recorded 13 goals and 17 assists in 54 games for the Blue Jackets this season.

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