Blue Jackets' Severson out for rest of season

Defenseman had shoulder surgery, will miss remainder of 2025-26 campaign

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:39pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey player in mid-action, with their body broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, maroon, and olive green, conceptually representing the impact of Severson's absence on the Blue Jackets' defense.Severson's season-ending injury leaves a fractured hole in the Blue Jackets' defensive corps as they push for the playoffs.Columbus Today

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that defenseman Damon Severson will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Severson had 32 points in 71 games this season before suffering the injury in a game against the Montreal Canadiens on March 26.

Why it matters

Severson's absence is a significant blow to the Blue Jackets, who are fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The 28-year-old defenseman was a key part of their blue line, averaging over 21 minutes of ice time per game.

The details

Severson left the March 26 game against the Canadiens with 8:21 remaining after taking a hit from Zachary Bolduc. He has missed the Blue Jackets' last four games and will now be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season after undergoing shoulder surgery on Friday. In addition to Severson, the Blue Jackets will also be without forward Mathieu Olivier, who was previously ruled out for the rest of the season with an upper-body injury.

  • Severson was injured on March 26 in a game against the Montreal Canadiens.
  • Severson underwent shoulder surgery on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • Severson will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL regular season.

The players

Damon Severson

A 28-year-old defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets who had 32 points in 71 games this season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.

Zachary Bolduc

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who delivered the hit that injured Severson on March 26.

Mathieu Olivier

A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who was previously ruled out for the rest of the season with an upper-body injury.

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What’s next

The Blue Jackets will have to find a way to replace Severson's production and minutes on the blue line as they push for a playoff spot in the final weeks of the season.

The takeaway

Severson's season-ending injury is a significant setback for the Blue Jackets, who will need to rely on their depth on defense to overcome the loss of their top-pair blueliner as they fight for a postseason berth.