It's been a lost season for Boone Jenner, but an oddly encouraging one too.

The second-year Columbus Blue Jackets forward has been sidelined for most of the season, beginning the year with a procedure to fix a broken hand before suffering a stress fracture on his back in December.

Between injuries, though, Jenner was an effective player for the laboring Blue Jackets. He recorded six goals, 12 points, 65 hits and 54 shots on goal, helping the Jackets to a 9-8-3 record in his 20 starts.

And that impact hasn't been lost on management.

Jenner joined All-Stars Nick Foligno and Ryan Johansen for line rushes Tuesday, indicating he'll see reps on the top line for the final stretch of the season.

He'll travel with the Blue Jackets, who embark on a three-game road trip through Western Canada beginning Wednesday in Edmonton.