Kirill Marchenko - NHL News & Rumors

Set to play Thursday Marchenko (lower body) will play against Boston on Thursday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Before the NHL's pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Marchenko missed two games due to illness. He also sat out the team's first two practices because of a lower-body issue. However, he has been a regular on the top line during the Blue Jackets' recent sessions. Marchenko has registered 19 goals, 46 points, 152 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 40 hits across 50 appearances this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body issue Marchenko didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session due to a lower-body injury, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Marchenko missed the Blue Jackets' final two games before the Olympic break due to an illness, but he's now dealing with a lower-body issue with just over a week before the team resumes play. It's not yet clear whether his injury will impact his availability for the Blue Jackets' game against the Bruins on Feb. 26, but if he's unable to suit up, Danton Heinen is a candidate to remain in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Marchenko (illness) won't play versus the Blackhawks on Wednesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Marchenko was seen as a game-time decision for this contest, but he didn't take the ice for warmups. Danton Heinen is expected to stay in the lineup, while Marchenko will presumably be fine by the time the Blue Jackets' schedule resumes Feb. 26 versus the Bruins.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Marchenko (illness) is slated to be a game-time decision Wednesday, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Impact Marchenko missed Tuesday's 3-0 win over New Jersey due to the illness. He has 19 goals and 46 points in 50 outings in 2025-26. If Marchenko is able to return Wednesday, then Danton Heinen might be a healthy scratch.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Marchenko (illness) will not be in the lineup against the Devils on Tuesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Marchenko was riding a four-game point streak before coming down with an illness that will sideline him for Tuesday's tilt. According to Svoboda, the Jackets are still hoping to have the winger available versus the Blackhawks on Wednesday. In the meantime, Isac Lundestrom will get a shot in a first-line role Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Marchenko didn't practice due to an illness Monday and could miss Tuesday's clash with New Jersey, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Marchenko's potential absence would likely see Kent Johnson move up to the first line and No. 1 power-play unit. The 25-year-old Marchenko is currently riding a four-game point streak during which he notched one goal on nine shots and four assists.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in win Marchenko scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Marchenko has three goals and six assists over his last eight outings. The winger gave the Blue Jackets a 2-1 lead late in the first period. Marchenko continues to be one of the team's most consistent scorers with 19 goals, 44 points, 149 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over 48 appearances this season. He's a safe fantasy option since he's locked into a top-line role.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets beat Flyers 5-3 for third straight win

Charlie Coyle had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 for their third straight win

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets host the Flyers after Marchment's hat trick

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Philadelphia Flyers after Mason Marchment's hat trick against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Blue Jackets' 8-5 win

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Pockets pair of assists Marchenko logged two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Lightning.

Impact Marchenko has two goals and six assists over his last seven outings. The 25-year-old winger is up to 18 goals, 43 points, 146 shots on net, 38 hits, 30 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 47 appearances. Marchenko is a fixture on the Blue Jackets' top line and should come close to matching his 31-goal, 74-point breakout from 2024-25.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Stars visit the Blue Jackets after Robertson's 2-goal game

The Dallas Stars visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Jason Robertson scored two goals in the Stars' 6-2 win against the Boston Bruins

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Scores again Saturday Marchenko scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.

Impact Marchenko has two goals and four assists during his four-game point streak. Looking back farther, he's tallied eight times and added seven assists over his last 13 outings. Marchenko remains productive in a top-line role and is looking like the Blue Jackets' top forward. The 25-year-old winger is at 18 goals, 41 points, 139 shots on net, 35 hits, 29 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 44 appearances.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Coyle scores shootout winner as Blue Jackets beat Penguins 4-3

Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Two points against Vancouver Marchenko scored the game-winning goal at even strength and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact The 25-year-old winger had a hand in the Blue Jackets' first two goals of the night, helping to set up Charlie Coyle in the first period before giving his squad a 2-0 lead early in the second. Marchenko has gotten onto the scoresheet in three straight games and 10 of the last 12, racking up seven goals and 14 points over that stretch.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets beat skidding Canucks 4-1 behind Marchenko and Johnson

Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson each had a goal and an assist, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets over the skidding Vancouver Canucks 4-1 for their third straight win

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets play the Canucks after Coyle's 2-goal showing

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Vancouver Canucks after Charlie Coyle's two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Blue Jackets' 5-3 win

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets in action against the Flames after overtime win

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Calgary Flames after the Blue Jackets knocked off the Utah Mammoth 3-2 in overtime

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Earns pair of power-play assists Marchenko notched two power-play assists, four shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Mammoth.

Impact Marchenko had a hand in the tying goal by Charlie Coyle and the game-winner by Dmitri Voronkov. Through six outings in January, Marchenko has picked up two goals and four assists, continuing a hot stretch that started in late December. The winger is up to a total of 16 goals, 21 helpers, 13 power-play points, 131 shots on net, 34 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 41 contests this season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado hosts Columbus after Nelson's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Brock Nelson's two-goal game against the Ottawa Senators in the Avalanche's 8-2 win

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Lights lamp in loss Marchenko scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Marchenko has six goals and three assists over his last eight outings, getting on the scoresheet in seven of those games. He brought the Blue Jackets back within a goal in the third period, but the comeback push fell short. The 25-year-old winger is up to 16 goals, 35 points, 123 shots on net, 33 hits, 24 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 39 appearances, mainly in a top-line role.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Reilly Smith's 2 goals lead Golden Knights to 5-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

Reilly Smith scored twice, Mark Stone extended his goal streak to six games and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame an early injury to goalie Carter Hart, rallying past the Columbus...

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Two points in OT loss Marchenko scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Marchenko recorded both of his contributions in the first period, assisting on Mason Marchment's goal and later adding a tally of his own at the 18:38 mark with a snap shot. Marchenko is up to 15 goals and 18 assists on the season, and he's firmly established as one of the Blue Jackets' most reliable scoring weapons while also seeing plenty of opportunities to produce due to his top-six role.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby sets up late tying goal, scores in OT in Penguins' 5-4 victory over Blue Jackets

Sidney Crosby set up Ricard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over th...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh brings 4-game win streak into matchup with Columbus

The Pittsburgh Penguins aim to keep their four-game win streak alive when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Luke Hughes breaks 3rd-period tie in the Devils' 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets

Luke Hughes scored the go-ahead goal 4:45 into the third period and the New Jersey Devils scored three times in a 1:56 span in a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wedne...

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

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