Mar 1, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Derek Dorsett (15) reacts to a play against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center. The Blackhawks beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime. The Blackhawks set an NHL record for scoring at least one point in 21 consecutive games to open a season. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports
Columbus Blue Jackets right winger Derek Dorsett will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2013 season with an upper body injury. Following the Blue Jackets 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks in overtime, it was reported that Dorsett suffered a broken clavicle.
#CBJ RW Derek Dorsett will miss the rest of the season with a fractured clavicle.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) March 8, 2013
According to Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch, the 26-year-old forward suffered the injury after a hit from Canucks defenseman Andrew Alberts.
It is a major blow for the Blue Jackets who were expecting a bigger role from Dorsett this season after he set a career high in points a year ago
