Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine will be sidelined four-to-six weeks with an oblique strain, the team announced Friday.
Laine suffered the injury late in Wednesday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche. The Blue Jackets placed him on injured reserve.
The 23-year-old started this season hot with three goals and seven assists over nine games. Laine ranks second on the team in points and has registered two overtime-winning goals.
