Egor Chinakhov - NHL News & Rumors

Bags goal Opening Night Chinakhov tallied a goal and placed three shots on net in Wednesday's 7-0 Opening Night win over the Flyers.

Impact Chinakhov picked up where he left off last season, as he found the back of the net on a third-period power play to cap off Wednesday's big win. The 25-year-old winger flipped a switch offensively when the Penguins acquired him from Columbus in late December, as he went off for 18 goals and 36 points across 43 regular-season outings with Pittsburgh. As long as his hot streak continues, Chinakhov will likely be penciled in as a top-six winger for the foreseeable future, making him a solid fantasy option in leagues that heavily value offensive contributions.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Malkin scores, Silovs stops 19 shots as Penguins pile on in 7-0 win over Flyers in teams' opener

Evgenia Malkin, Hendrix Lapierre and Filip Hallander scored in the second period and Arturs Silovs stopped 19 shots to help the Pittsburgh Penguins steamroll the Philadelphia Flyer...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Evgeni Malkin is back in Pittsburgh for a 21st season. What happens after that is anyone's guess

Evgeni Malkin remains passionate about hockey as he starts his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Gets three-year deal Chinakhov inked a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the Penguins on Sunday.

Impact Chinakhov was acquired by Pittsburgh from Columbus in December, which led to him getting a much bigger role with his new team. The Russian winger set new high-water marks in goals (21), assists (21), shots (140) and games played (72) during the 2025-26 regular season between the two teams. While Chinakhov didn't record a point in the 2026 playoffs, he had a strong end to the regular season, generating eight goals and 22 points over the final 18 games, so he has sleeper appeal heading into this coming season as a top-six player in Pittsburgh.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 19 • YOUTUBE

Ready for postseason Chinakhov (rest) slotted into the Pens' first line at practice Thursday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Chinakhov has been a wonder for the Penguins after the team brought him in via trade, racking up 18 goals and 18 assists in 43 appearances. Heading into the playoffs, the 25-year-old winger will suit up on the right side of Sidney Crosby, a plum assignment that figures to see Chinakhov produce at a top level.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gets night off Tuesday Chinakhov will not dress Tuesday in St. Louis as Pittsburgh rests select players for the playoffs, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact The 23-year-old winger has 18 goals and 36 points across 43 appearances combined between Columbus and Pittsburgh in 2025-26, emerging as one of the more pleasant surprises in the league since arriving via trade from the Blue Jackets in early January. He's cemented a spot on Pittsburgh's second line alongside Malkin and profiles as an exciting piece heading into the postseason. Chinakhov is worth a look in postseason fantasy formats given his offensive surge and his role alongside one of the league's premier forwards.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Big night in playoff-clinching win Chinakhov scored the game-winning goal and added two assists in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Devils.

Impact The 25-year-old winger gave the Penguins a 3-1 lead midway through the second period when he got behind the New Jersey defense, corralled the puck and slipped a backhand past Jake Allen. Chinakhov is on fire to close out the regular season, putting together a five-game point streak in which he's racked up four goals and 10 points.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Yegor Chinakhov scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Plucks two apples Sunday Chinakhov dished out two assists in Sunday's 5-2 win over Florida.

Impact Chinakhov continued his recent dominance with his third multi-point game over Pittsburgh's last four outings. The 25-year-old winger's move to the Penguins stands as one of the greatest acquisitions made by a team this season. Across 40 games in Pittsburgh, Chinakhov has 17 goals and 33 points. 19 of those points have occurred in his last 17 games, and his recent success has earned him a spot as the Penguins' top-line left winger. He provides both offensive upside and decent category coverage, making him an excellent waiver-wire addition in all leagues where he isn't already rostered.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh plays Florida after Chinakhov's 2-goal showing

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Florida Panthers after Yegor Chinakhov's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Penguins' 6-3 loss

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Six goals in last eight games Chinakhov scored twice Thursday in a 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Chinakhov has six goals over his past eight games. He has four points, including three goals, in his past two games. Chinakhov has 20 goals, 16 assists and 131 shots in 67 games between Columbus and Pittsburgh this season. He has found a home on the first line with Sideny Crosby, so keep him in mind for next season, too

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Chinakhov recorded a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Chinakhov snapped a three-game pointless skid with his first multi-point effort since he had a goal and an assist in a win over the Jets on March 21. The winger has adjusted well to a first-line role and has been very productive of late with 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 19 games since the Olympic break.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in loss Chinakhov scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Chinakhov has scored in three straight games. He's earned five goals and eight helpers over 13 outings in March, which is half of his production with the Penguins this season. The 25-year-old winger is up to 32 points, 117 shots on net, 48 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 62 appearances between Pittsburgh and Columbus, but he's been excellent as a top-six fixture since he was acquired by the Penguins in late December.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss to Carolina Chinakhov scored a goal in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Chinakhov found the back of the net at the 14:56 mark of the third period with a snap shot, but that goal didn't provide enough of a spark to mount a late comeback. The 25-year-old winger has now scored in back-to-back games, something he hadn't accomplished since Feb. 2 and Feb. 3. Chinakhov is up to 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 14 appearances since the Olympic break, making him one of the most productive players on the Penguins roster over that stretch.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Five points in last four games Chinakhov had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 shootout win over the Jets on Saturday.

Impact Chinakhov's goal, which opened the scoring, was his 100th career point (235 games). His assist gave him 30 points this season, which set a new career mark. Chinakhov's best season came in 2023-24 when he scored 16 goals and 13 assists in 53 games. The winger has five points, including four assists, in his last four games (11 shots).

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

WPG@PIT: Hellebuyck with a great save against Yegor Chinakhov | Winnipeg Jets Connor Hellebuyck (WPG) makes a save against Yegor Chinakhov (PIT) at 17:19 of the Game

MARCH 21 • NHL.COM

Records two power-play assists Chinakhov notched two power-play assists and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Chinakhov had a hand in goals by Anthony Mantha and Bryan Rust as the Penguins' special teams made a difference in this contest. With a goal and six helpers over his last five outings, Chinakhov continues to be an effective part of the Penguins offense. The 25-year-old has earned 27 points over 57 appearances between Pittsburgh and Columbus this season, with just four of those points coming on the power play. He's within striking distance of reaching the 30-point mark for the first time in his career -- he came up one short in 2023-24 with the Blue Jackets.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in shootout loss Chinakhov picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact The 25-year-old winger had a hand in tallies by Bryan Rust in the second period and Noel Acciari in the third. Chinakhov continues to thrive with Pittsburgh, and over 11 games since the beginning of February he's collected five goals and 11 points.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies on power play Sunday Chinakhov scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins.

Impact Chinakhov has three points over his last two contests. The 25-year-old winger continues to look good with the Penguins, and it's a positive sign he was able to contribute even without Evgeni Malkin (suspension) in the lineup. Chinakhov is at 14 goals, 23 points, 93 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-4 rating over 54 appearances between Pittsburgh and Columbus this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins play the Hurricanes following Mantha's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Anthony Mantha scored two goals in the Penguins' 5-4 overtime win over the Boston Bruins

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Apple fritter night in loss Chinakhov had two assists in a 4-3 shootout loss to Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact Chinakov has 10 goals, six assists and 55 shots in 24 games with the Penguins. He had just three goals, three assists and 36 shots in 29 games with Columbus before the deal that brought him to Pittsburgh. Chinakov has high-end offensive talent, but he's never been able to translate talent into output.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in big win Chinakhov tallied a goal and fired four shots on net in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Chinakhov continued his success with his new team Sunday with a goal less than six minutes into the second period. The twine finder brought Chinakov up to 10 goals and 14 points across 21 games since being traded to the Penguins from the Blue Jackets. Since the move, he leads the team in goals and is tied for fourth in points. Chinakhov has shown no signs of slowing down soon with two goals since the Olympic break, giving him high-level streaming value in fantasy for the foreseeable future.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Buries goal in win Chinakhov scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

Impact Chinakhov welcomed his daughter into the world Wednesday and got the customary new-dad goal a day later. The 25-year-old winger has scored six goals and added three assists over his last nine games. He's up to 19 points in 48 outings this season, including 13 points in 19 games since he was traded to Pittsburgh from Columbus. Chinakhov has fit well with Thomas Novak and Evgeni Malkin, a trio that will be leaned on for offense in the absence of Sidney Crosby (lower body).

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Yegor Chinakhov scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

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Pittsburgh plays Florida after Chinakhov's 2-goal showing

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