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U.S. players knew they could clinch a spot in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off by beating Canada in regulation on Saturday night. “And we did just that,” defenseman Zach Werenski said. No matter what happens in their game Monday night against Sweden in Boston,

Werenski had a 3-point game, including a length-of-the-ice breakaway goal, to lead the Blue Jackets to a 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner, forward Kirill Marchenko and defenseman Zach Werenski talk returning from injuries, 4 Nations break

Blue Jackets' leading scorer joins NHL legends Orr, Potvin by leading tournament in scoring with six points on six assists.

American defenseman Zach Werenski said Saturday night he knew the boos were going to happen and it was obvious they "didn't like it."

Werenski collects another assist in victory, which started with three fights after fans in Montreal booed the U.S. anthem again.

Blue Jackets' Werenski acts as U.S. catalyst to spark huge night for Tkachuk brothers in 6-1 victory over Finland to open 4 Nations action.

Team USA came up short in a thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada, but it wasn't the fault of Zach Werenski or Connor Hellebuyck.

Courtesy of Odette Peters/Instagram Team USA hockey star Zach Werenski has experienced life’s most euphoric highs and devastating lows all within the span of six months. Werenski, 27, will be on the ice when USA faces Canada in the championship game of the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off at Boston’s TD Garden on Thursday,

Last night, against the Dallas Stars, defenseman Zach Werenski entered with a 22-game home points streak, the third-longest in NHL history. If we're being honest, this is no easy feat.