Blue Jackets' Werenski takes skate to groin

The Columbus Blue Jackets finished the second period of Friday's game against the Washington Capitals without Zach Werenski.

The 20-year-old defenseman exited the game in the second period after he was inadvertently struck in the groin by the skate of Capitals forward T.J. Oshie.

Werenski was tended to by the medical staff at Capital One Arena in Washington. He collapsed to the ice following the accidental kick and Columbus athletic trainer Mike Vogt immediately rushed out to attend to him. Werenski was then helped off the ice by team-mates Brandon Dubinsky and Josh Anderson and taken to the locker room.

The good news is Werenski was able to return to the ice for the start of the third period as the Capitals held a 4-2 lead.