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Columbus hopes Hartnell can play after the holiday break

Ottawa Senators  v Columbus Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 28: Scott Hartnell #43 of the Columbus Blue Jackets waits for a face off against the Ottawa Senators on October 28, 2014 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)

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On the heels of the Boone Jenner’s unfortunate news, the Columbus Blue Jackets are thinking of happier times, like when Scott Hartnell can return from a broken finger.

That time might just come via a Dec. 27 game against the Boston Bruins, at least if all goes well, the Columbus Dispatch’s Shawn Mitchell reports. Mitchell notes that the 32-year-old skated in his gear on Saturday.

Hartnell’s been streaky in his first season with Columbus. His 17 points have come unevenly as he’s suffered through a 10-game pointless streak. He currently has a goal and two assists in his last four appearances, with Dec. 11 representing his last game played.

Even if the offense comes and goes, the banged-up Blue Jackets would love to have Hartnell back soon. Depending upon how his rehab continues, he could indeed return in a mere week.

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