Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason says defenseman Dante Fabbro will miss time and doesn't provide update on Kirill Marchenko.

Mikael Granlund had his first point with the Stars; his 31st assist of the season. Columbus — Ivan Provorov had his fourth goal of the season; his ninth of the regular season; and 74th of his career.

The Stars also lost one of their young centers, Maverick Bourque, to a puck in the face in the third. Despite losing to the Stars, the Blue Jackets remained in a playoff spot by occupying the ...