With what Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Everson on Thursday called a “not short term” upper-body injury, veteran captain Boone Jenner will be out of action for the foreseeable future.

Jenner, 32, was injured in the second period of a 2-1 shootout victory against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday and did not return to the bench.

Off to a strong start this season with 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 16 games, the 13-year veteran has spent his entire career with the Blue Jackets since he was their second-round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

“Obviously Boone is a huge part of our group, our identity, all those things he drives, our work ethic, no question,” Evason said. “But we have other guys that do that as well, and we expect everybody to do that and lead as he has and does o

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