Yegor Chinakhov - NHL News & Rumors

Tallies again Tuesday Chinakhov scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Impact Chinakhov has scored in five of his last seven games, adding two assists and 18 shots on net in that span. The 25-year-old continues to thrive on the Penguins' second line even though his overall usage is still occasionally limited. Chinakhov is up to 11 goals, 17 points, 71 shots on net, 38 hits and a minus-2 rating over 46 appearances between Pittsburgh and Columbus this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Penguins bring road win streak into game against the Islanders

The Pittsburgh Penguins hit the road against the New York Islanders aiming to extend a four-game road winning streak

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Records pair of points Monday Chinakhov scored a goal, distributed an assist and placed three shots on net in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Senators.

Impact Just one day after his 25th birthday, Chinakhov received a present of a pass from his linemate Evgeni Malkin to cash in his seventh goal since debuting for the Penguins on Dec. 29. Chinakhov's move from Columbus to Pittsburgh has gone swimmingly, as he holds a second-line role and has recorded nine of his 15 points this season with the black and gold. At his current scoring pace, he has a chance to flirt with a new career high in both goals and points if he can surpass either of the numbers he set during his 16-goal, 29-point campaign across 53 regular-season games with the Blue Jackets during the 2023-24 campaign. Chinakhov is one of the top options on the waiver in standard fantasy formats and is set to play a big role with the Penguins for the foreseeable future.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Penguins play the Rangers after Dewar's 2-goal performance

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New York Rangers after Connor Dewar's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Penguins' 6-2 win

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Puts away goal Thursday Chinakhov scored a goal on five shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Chinakhov has three goals and an assist during a four-game point streak. The 24-year-old is thriving on the second line and has seen 15-plus minutes of ice time in four of his last six outings. For the season, the winger has nine goals, 14 points, 61 shots on net, 36 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 43 contests between the Penguins and the Blue Jackets, though his eight points in 14 appearances for Pittsburgh suggests he's trending up.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again in Thursday's win Chinakhov scored a goal in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Even in the blowout win, Chinakhov saw a team-low 12:04 of ice time. He's also scored in four of the last eight games, but his usage remains limited despite his on-paper second-line role. Chinakhov is up to eight goals, 12 points, 56 shots on net, 35 hits and a minus-1 rating over 41 appearances between the Penguins and the Blue Jackets this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in win Chinakhov scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

Impact All three members of the Penguins' second line scored in this contest. Chinakhov has meshed well with Thomas Novak and Evgeni Malkin lately. Through 11 outings with the Penguins, Chinakhov has five points, one shy of matching his total from 29 games with the Blue Jackets before a late December trade sent him to Pittsburgh. He's showed a little promise in the past, but Chinakhov's middling non-scoring production limits his effectiveness in fantasy to deeper formats.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Stuart Skinner stops 18 shots and helps Penguins to a 4-1 win over the Flames

Tommy Novak and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 4-1

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Tickles twine Thursday Chinakhov scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Chinakhov stretched the Penguins' lead to 3-0 in the second period. He's up to three goals and an assist over eight outings in January, which already matches his goal total from 29 games with the Blue Jackets to begin the season. The 24-year-old has 10 points, 50 shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-4 rating over 37 appearances. While he's officially on the second line for the Penguins, his ice time remains limited at 12:12 per game since the trade, so Chinakhov is functionally more of a bottom-six forward still.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies lone goal in loss Chinakhov scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Flames.

Impact Chinakhov has earned two goals and one assist over five games since joining the Penguins. He's still on the second line, but he saw just 10:09 of ice time Saturday, his lowest total since he was dealt to Pittsburgh from Columbus. The winger has nine points, 44 shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-5 rating across 34 appearances this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Muse Praises Newly-Acquired Yegor Chinakhov After Recording First Penguins Goal Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse heaped praise on newly-acquired forward Yegor Chinakhov after he scored on Saturday.

JANUARY 4 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

First goal in black and gold Chinakhov scored a goal Saturday in a 4-1 win over Detroit.

Impact It was Chinakhov's first goal for the Pens after he was acquired in a trade with the Blue Jackets on Monday, and his fourth of the season. He took a long pass and broke in alone to score a goal scorer's goal, sliding the puck between John Gibson's pads. Chinakhov has an elite release and good puck skills, but he needs to prove he's more than Patrik Laine lite. He has one goal and four shots in two games since the trade after putting up three goals, three assists and 36 shots in 29 games with the Blue Jackets.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Penguins vs. Red Wings - January 3, 2026

JANUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Bryan Rust and Yegor Chinakhov send the streaking Penguins past the Red Wings, 4-1

Bryan Rust and Yegor Chinakhov scored first-period goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins topped the Detroit Red Wings for the second time in three days, 4-1

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Letang scores in OT in his 1,200th game to give Penguins 4-3 win against Red Wings

Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Penguins acquire forward Yegor Chinakhov from Columbus Blue Jackets | Sporting News The Penguins made moves on Monday.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Penguins acquire Yegor Chinakhov from Blue Jackets after trade request The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired right wing Yegor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets. He had requested a trade.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Penguins Acquire Yegor Chinakhov From Blue Jackets The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Yegor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets for a player and two draft picks.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Traded Monday Chinakhov was acquired by Pittsburgh from Columbus on Monday in exchange for Danton Heinen, a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 third-round selection.

Impact Chinakhov had three goals, six points, six PIM, 36 shots and 28 hits in 29 appearances with Columbus in 2025-26 before the trade. He was averaging just 10:18 of ice time, which was down from 15:43 during the 2024-25 regular season. Chinakhov should get a chance to play a bigger role in Pittsburgh, which might boost his offensive production. The 24-year-old set career highs during the 2023-24 regular season with 16 goals and 29 points in 53 outings, which is the kind of offensive pace Pittsburgh might get out of him if the Penguins prove to be a great fit.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Saturday Chinakhov scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Chinakhov ended a 19-game point drought with the tally. He was scratched just three times in that span, as the Blue Jackets have put him in a fourth line role, likely to give other teams a look if they want to trade for the winger. The 24-year-old has a meager five points, 34 shots on net, 25 hits and a minus-6 rating over 26 appearances, though he had 29 points in 53 games in 2023-24 and may have more upside if he gets a change of scenery.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Two-point effort in OT win Chinakhov scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sabres.

Impact The 24-year-old winger opened the scoring early in the first period on a great individual effort, as he forced a turnover deep in Buffalo's end on the forecheck, grabbed the loose puck and then out-waited Alex Lyon with a dangle before flipping a backhander past the sprawling netminder. Chinakhov remains exiled to Columbus' fourth line, a role that doesn't really fit his skill set, but he's making the best of it -- over the last four contests, he's produced two goals and four points in only 10:38 a game in ice time.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will Yegor Chinakhov Score a Goal vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 29? - Bleacher Nation When the Columbus Blue Jackets meet the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, is Yegor Chinakhov likely to light the lamp? Stats and trends to h...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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