The Columbus Blue Jackets are currently battling for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, and the future of Ivan Provorov is unclear.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and defenseman Ivan Provorov have hit a snag in contract ... team’s second-highest ice-time leader behind Zach Werenski, the 28-year-old is likely seeking both a ...

Blue Jackets' OT win over the Kings include Marchenko's 'Bobby Orr' impression and Werenski extending his point streak at home.

Saturday marked the 19th straight game at home in which Werenski has registered at least a point, the longest streak in franchise history.

It had been reported earlier this season by TSN's insider Pierre LeBrun that the Blue Jackets were hoping that they could re-sign him. There was speculation about Provorov's younger brother, Vladimir, who recently committed to Ohio State, and how that could impact his decision to re-sign with the club.

The Flyers extended their point streak to three games but shootout goals by Columbus' Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko were the difference.

According to Daily Faceoff, the Columbus Blue Jackets' defenseman pairings are: Zach Werenski paired with Dante Fabbro, Denton Mateychuk with Ivan Provorov, and Jake Christiansen with Damon Severson.

Projected Lineup **Lines Subject to Change Before game time Dmitri Voronkov - Adam Fantilli - Kirill Marchenko James van Riemsdyk - Luca Del Bel Belluz - Kent Johnson Zach Aston-Reese - Justin Danfort

The Kings score late in the third period to force overtime before Kirill Marchenko scores on a spectacular individual effort to lift the Blue Jackets to victory.

That probably applies more to defenseman Ivan Provorov than any other player ... team in ice time behind only Norris Trophy contender Zach Werenski. If the sides can’t agree to an extension ...

Zach Werenski scored his 16th goal of the season, extending his home points streak to 19 games. He tied John Van Boxmeer for the 5th longest streak in NHL history. With the goal, he has overtaken Cale Makar in points by a defenseman and tied him with goals by a defenseman.

The Blue Jackets get another key win in Nationwide Arena thanks to Marchenko's OT goal, not to mention Merzlikins' strong showing