Nick Foligno: (Neck) Will Play Friday

Foligno (neck) will return to the lineup Friday against the Maple Leafs, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

Foligno was a full participant in line rushes during the Blue Jackets' morning skate, confirming his return to the lineup later in the evening. The winger missed just one game after he was stretched off the ice Sunday against the Kings, escaping with just a minor stinger. With a multitude of key forwards still on Columbus' injured reserve list, Foligno will be counted on as a major force offensively now that he's back healthy.