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Finally Finding His Game: Blue Jackets Prospect Cayden Lindstrom Showing Signs Of Breakout Season At Michigan State

Cayden Lindstrom’s development has been a question mark for a while, but the former fourth overall pick is finally showing signs of a breakout at Michigan State. The Columbus Blue Jackets need it in a big way.

By Ed Francis · 1st Ohio Battery

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 1:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Cayden Lindstrom is showing strong breakout signs for Michigan State with four goals through eight games.
Lindstrom scored in three straight games, including two matchups against Boston University.
His four goals in eight games surpass his entire freshman total of three goals in 31 games.

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Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Cayden Lindstrom is showing signs of a breakout sophomore season at Michigan State. The forward has recorded four goals and one assist across eight games, surpassing his total of three goals in 31 games from his freshman campaign. Lindstrom scored in three consecutive contests, including back-to-back games against Boston University during a weekend series.

Ed Francis notes that Lindstrom's strong start follows an extended recovery from back surgery for a herniated disc in November 2024. The injury disrupted his 2024-25 season with the Medicine Hat Tigers and his transition to collegiate hockey. Lindstrom, selected fourth overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, has increased his production to 0.63 points per game.

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