Christiansen, 23, has collected one goal and two assists for three points with four penalty minutes and 23 shots in 25 career games since making his NHL debut with the Blue Jackets in 2021-22. He has registered 0-2-2, four penalty minutes and 19 shots in 17 appearances with the team in 2022-23. He made his Columbus season debut at the New York Islanders on November 12 and picked up his first NHL assist vs. Montreal on November 17.
A native of West Vancouver, British Columbia, Christiansen has added 18-54-72 and 61 penalty minutes in 122 career AHL contests with the Monsters and Stockton Heat since making his pro debut in 2019-20. The 6-0, 193-pound defenseman has collected 2-10-12 with 14 penalty minutes and 69 shots in 23 games with the Monsters in 2022-23. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Columbus on Mar. 4, 2020.
The Blue Jackets return to action tonight when they visit the Seattle Kraken. Game time from Climate Pledge Arena is 10 p.m. ET. Live coverage on Bally Sports Ohio begins with the Blue Jackets Live pre-game show starting at 9:30 p.m. The game can also be heard on the Blue Jackets Radio Network, including Columbus Alternative 105.7 FM, and online at BlueJackets.com.
