Lindstrom has a microdiscectomy to alleviate nerve pain in his back and is expected to make a full recovery, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Lindstrom (back) wasn't included on the Blue Jackets' roster Monday for the start of the 2024-25 campaign, but he will continue to get treatment for his injury in Columbus.

Lindstrom (back) will miss Thursday's preseason game against Pittsburgh, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Lindstrom (back) will not play against the Sabres on Monday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Lindstrom is recovering from a back injury that will reportedly limit his participation in training camp, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Tuesday.