Blue Jackets’ Garland placed on IR, Monahan day-to-day with upper-body injuries

The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing a couple of losses to their forward group.

On Friday, the Blue Jackets announced that winger Conor Garland has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury retroactive to November 6.

Additionally, center Sean Monahan is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Garland, 30, has missed Columbus’ last two games while dealing with his injury. It’s unclear exactly how or when he suffered the injury.

In 15 games played this season, the Scituate, Massachusetts native has no goals and just one assist. Garland was acquired by the Blue Jackets at last season’s trade deadline from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick. In 21 games for Columbus following the deal last season, he notched five goals and two assists for seven points.

Selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the fifth round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Garland is on his third team in his ninth NHL season. He is in the first season of a six-year, $36 million contract.

Monahan, 32, suffered his injury during Thursday’s 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, though it’s unclear exactly how the injury occured.

The Brampton, Ontario native has a goal and five assists for six points in 16 games this season. He is in his third season with the Blue Jackets after signing a five-year, $27.5 million contract with them as an unrestricted free agent in July of 2024.

Selected sixth overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2013 Draft, Monahan has played for four teams over 14 NHL seasons.

With 14 points through 17 games, Columbus sits in last place in the Metropolitan Division.

The Blue Jackets will host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday before beginning a four-game road trip against the New York Islanders on Tuesday.