Yegor Chinakhov - NHL News & Rumors

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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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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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

Nothing wrong with Wood's vision. Blue Jackets player returns from eye injury with 2 goals vs Sabres

Miles Wood's vision is fine

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

BLUE JACKETS WIN 4-3 IN OT! Miles Wood Scores the OT Game-Winner! | Postgame Media

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Wood scores 2 including winner in return from injury, lifting Blue Jackets to 4-3 win over Sabres

Miles Wood scored twice, with his second goal coming 2:53 into overtime, to rally the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Pots first tally of season Chinakhov scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Penguins.

Impact The 24-year-old winger had a tumultuous offseason that included a trade request, and after being a healthy scratch for the first three games of the season, Chinakhov has mainly been stuck on the fourth line over the last five contests while averaging just 9:06 in ice time. He flashed his skill Saturday however, ripping a quick shot past Arturs Silovs early in the third period to give the Blue Jackets a 3-2 lead. It might take an injury ahead of him on the depth chart to move Chinakhov into a top-six role, but he has the upside to thrive if given a chance.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big Boss Scores TWICE! Blue Jackets Win 5-4 in a Shootout Victory in Pittsburgh!! 😤| Postgame Media

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Blue Jackets pick up rare victory in Pittsburgh with 5-4 shootout win over the Penguins

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored three times during the shootout to edge the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

NHL trade rumors: Blue Jackets rejected Maple Leafs' offer of Nick Robertson for 24-year-old Russian winger The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly approached the Columbus Blue Jackets in the summer about acquiring forward Yegor Chinakhov, with the Leaf...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Generates assist Chinakhov logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Chinakhov has played in three straight games after being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' first three contests. The 24-year-old is still being limited to the fourth line, and he saw a team-low 10:16 of ice time Tuesday despite earning his first point of the year when he set up Denton Mateychuk's third-period tally. Chinakhov has added two hits, two blocked shots and three shots on net. His usage won't move the needle in fantasy, and he likely needs a change of scenery since it appears he has gotten lost in the shuffle in Columbus.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL News: After offseason drama, Blue Jackets turn heads with latest decision on Yegor Chinakhov The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a firm stance on Yegor Chinakhov’s status as they start the 2025-26 NHL season.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

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

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

Nothing wrong with Wood's vision. Blue Jackets player returns from eye injury with 2 goals vs Sabres

Wood scores 2 including winner in return from injury, lifting Blue Jackets to 4-3 win over Sabres

Blue Jackets pick up rare victory in Pittsburgh with 5-4 shootout win over the Penguins