Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski expected to play Feb. 26 at Boston Bruins after celebrating Winter Olympics gold medal.

The Blue Jackets defenseman is making a detour on his way home.

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is a key reason why the United States is golden in men's hockey for the first time in 46 years.

The defenseman became just the second Blue Jackets player to capture Olympic gold, assisting on the winning goal for Team USA

Zach Werenski helped Team USA win the Gold Medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics held in Milan, Italy that concluded today. The U.S. won the tournament on the 46th anniversary of the 1980 Gold Medal winning U.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski sets up Jack Hughes' winning goal in OT for United States to win gold at Milano Cortina 2026.

Zach Werenski and his teammates celebrated their gold-medal win. Gregory Shamus / COLUMBUS, Ohio — This month, former Columbus Blue Jackets star Rick Nash was asked by his son’s first-grade teacher to help bring to life her lesson about this year’s Olympics in Milan.

Team USA hockey star Zach Werenski explained that life inside the Olympic Village can get a little awkward — especially when it’s time to eat. Werenski, who plays for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets,

Zach Werenski's 20th goal keys Columbus Blue Jackets' seventh straight win, a 4-0 victory over Chicago Blackhawks to usher in Olympic adventure.

Columbus Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski has one game left at Milano Cortina 2026 and it's a gold medal showdown vs Canada: How to watch.