via the Columbus Blue Jackets,

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed left wing Patrik Laine on Injured Reserve, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Laine suffered an oblique strain in Wednesday's game at Colorado and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks.

Laine, 23, has recorded three goals and seven assists for 10 points with six penalty minutes, three multi-point efforts, two overtime winners and a +2 plus/minus rating, while averaging 17:43 of ice time in nine games with the Blue Jackets this season. He leads the team in game-winning and overtime goals, ranks second in points and multi-point games (tied) and is third in assists.