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Just when you thought they were getting healthy, Jackets lose Hartnell (broken finger)

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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Winners of five straight, things were looking up for the Columbus Blue Jackets... which means something had to go wrong.

On Friday, it did.

The Jackets placed forward Scott Hartnell on injured reserve with a broken finger, suffered during Thursday’s 3-2 win over Washington. He’s expected to miss two weeks with the ailment.

Prior to getting hurt, Hartnell had six goals and 17 points in 28 games this year, averaging just under 18 minutes a night. The veteran winger had also been a catalyst during the club’s recent winning streak, with three points in the five wins.

The injury is also a step back for Columbus’ overall health. Despite returning a few bodies to the lineup -- including alternate captain Brandon Dubinsky -- the club is now facing a stretch in which it’ll be without Hartnell, Ryan Murray, Mark Letestu, Artem Anisimov and Fedor Tyutin. The team is also still without Nathan Horton, who has yet to play this season while dealing with a severe back injury.

In a move related to the Hartnell injury, Columbus recalled Kerby Rychel from AHL Springfield on Friday.