Blue Jackets' Jones returns from injury

The Columbus Blue Jackets will soon see a major upgrade to their blue line, as the team announced Monday that defenseman Seth Jones has been activated from the injured reserve.

Jones, who missed six games with a fractured foot, has scored three goals and three assists in 10 games this season.

In a corresponding roster move, forward Markus Hannikainen was returned to Cleveland (AHL).

As for the Blue Jackets, the team has won five of its past six games, and sits fourth in the Metropolitan Division with a 10-4-2 record.