Umberger was a healthy scratch in each of the last two games, but will return tonight on Long Island. Umberger has 18 goals and 15 assists in 68 games this season. Umberger is looking to record his sixth 20-goal season in nine years.
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Umberger will serve as a healthy scratch tonight as Cam Atkinson returns after being scratched in four of the last six. Umberger has one goal in his last six games.
Umbergger injured his neck when he was hit with a puck on Wednesday. He finished the game but his neck caused him to miss the game-day skate. If he can't go Sean Collins will re-enter the lineup.
Umberger is activated prior to today's game and may be an option to play because of it. He has seven goals and 18 points through 42 games this season.
Great news for Umberger, who was out indefinitely with a concussion. He has seven goals and 18 points through 42 games.
Umberger is listed as out indefinitely with a concussion but takes the next step towards his recovery. In 42 games, he has seven goals and 18 points.
Umberger was injured over a week ago so he can come off IR at any time. He has seven goals and 18 points in what should be considered a down season. He has no timetable for his return.
Umberger was apparently injured well before yesterday but only felt the effects days later. The winger is listed as out indefinitely, which does not bode well for the Blue Jackets. He scored seven goals and 18 points in 42 games before getting hurt.
Umberger moves down to the third line He has six goals and 17 points through 41 games, moving between the second and fourth line.
Umberger moves down to the fourth line after playing mostly on a scoring line all season. The Pittsburgh has disappointed with only three goals and seven points on the season.
Umberger moves up to the top line as coach Scott Arniel jumbles the lines. In his first five games, the Pittsburgh native has one assist with a minus-2 rating. The team hopes he can get it going and help them win games.
Umberger scored a career-high 57 points last season and improve even further with added playing time. Considering Jeff Carter and Tomas Kubalik are already down with assorted ailments, Umberger could find himself back on the top line sooner rather than later.