Jones becomes 5th defenseman in Blue Jackets' history to score 40 points
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones joined an exclusive group after notching his 40th point of the season Thursday.
Jones scored against the Washington Capitals to pick up his 11th goal, and in doing so became just the fifth defenseman in franchise history to reach the 40-point plateau.
| Defenseman | Season | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wisniewski | 2013-14 | 7 | 44 | 51 |
| Zach Werenski | 2016-17 | 11 | 36 | 47 |
| Jaroslav Spacek | 2002-03 | 9 | 36 | 45 |
| Seth Jones | 2016-17 | 11 | 29 | 40 |
| Jack Johnson | 2014-15 | 8 | 32 | 40 |
Jones' rookie teammate Zach Werenski reached the 40-point mark earlier this season after registering an assist against the Buffalo Sabres on March 10.
Werenski has since climbed to 47 points on the campaign, four back of tying James Wisniewski for the most points by a defenseman in Blue Jackets' history.