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Zach Werenski receives a hero’s welcome from Columbus Blue Jackets fans after his Olympic gold medal triumph. The celebration occurs before the Blue Jackets' 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. A highlight reel features Werenski's key assist on Jack Hughes’ gold medal-winning goal in the U.S.’s 2-1 victory over Canada. Fans erupt with "USA!" chants as Werenski is honored on the bench. His U.S. jersey and gold medal are displayed in Nationwide Arena, attracting a long line of fans. Werenski remains on fire, recording three assists in two games since the Olympic break, including two on Saturday. He boasts a point streak of nine games, the longest by a defenseman in franchise history. With 65 points, he ranks second among NHL defensemen. Despite the loss, Columbus remains competitive, sitting seven points behind the Islanders for third in the Metropolitan Division.
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