--- The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated defenseman David Savard off Injured Reserve, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Savard has missed the past 11 games due to an oblique strain.Savard, 25, has posted a goal and 15 assists for 16 points with 31 penalty minutes and has averaged 24:05 of ice time in 39 games with the Blue Jackets this season. He ranks second on the club in time on ice, second among defensemen in assists and third in points. The St. Hyacinthe, Quebec native has collected 19-58-77 and 146 penalty minutes in 226 career NHL games with the Blue Jackets. He was Columbus’ third pick, 94th overall, in the 2009 NHL Draft.The Blue Jackets return to action on Saturday when they host the Ottawa Senators. Game time from Nationwide Arena is 7 p.m. ET. Live coverage on FOX Sports Ohio begins with the Blue Jackets Live pre-game show at 6:30 p.m. The game will also be broadcast live on the Scioto Downs Blue Jackets Radio Network, including Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan, and online at BlueJackets.com.