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Returns after 39 games Chinakhov (upper-body) was minus-2 with two shots in 13:25 in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Lightning. He had missed 39 games to injury.

Impact It will take Chinakhov some time to get back up to game speed. Prior to his injury, the young winger appeared to be taking a step forward -- he had seven goals and seven assists in his first 21 games. Chinakhov could give you a late-season boost if he can get his skates under him.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Blue Jackets RW Yegor Chinakhov to return after missing 39 games Deadspin | Blue Jackets RW Yegor Chinakhov to return after missing 39 games

MARCH 4, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

CHINNY'S BACK! Yegor Chinakhov Returns to the Blue Jackets Lineup Tonight in Tampa! | Pregame Media

MARCH 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Suiting up versus Bolts Chinakhov (back) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's clash with Tampa Bay, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chinakhov figures to slot into a top-six role with the Jackets and should see minutes with the No. 2 power-play unit as well. Prior to getting hurt, the 24-year-old winger scored three goals in his last four contests while putting up 11 shots. He'll need to start putting up goals right away if he is going to match his total (16) from last year. In order to create the roster spot to activate Chinakhov, the Jackets will likely put Cole Sillinger (shoulder) on injured reserve.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Monday Chinakhov (back) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Chinakhov could return from a 39-game absence against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. During Monday's session, he occupied a top-six role and could see time on the power play once given clearance to return to the lineup. Chinakhov has seven goals, 14 points, 32 hits and 55 shots on net in 21 appearances this season.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks away from return Chinakhov (upper body) is still a few weeks away from a return, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Chinakhov likely experienced a setback, as he was reported to begin skating Dec. 18. The 23-year-old's absence reached the 25-game mark Saturday and is likely to be a few more games at a minimum.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Begins skating Wednesday Chinakhov (upper body) completed a solo skating session Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chinakhov has been on the shelf for the last 11 contests due to his upper-body injury and seems unlikely to play in Thursday's matchup with New Jersey considering he has yet to practice with the team. With Justin Danforth (lower body) also sidelined, the Jackets will likely continue utilizing Mikael Pyyhtia and Kevin Labanc in fourth-line roles.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Chinakhov was moved to injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Chinakhov hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 27, so he's eligible to be activated whenever he's healthy. That said, Chinakhov hasn't resumed skating yet and isn't believed to be close to returning. He has seven goals and 14 points in 21 outings in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Head coach Dean Evason said Tuesday that Chinakhov (upper body) is "progressing, for sure, but as far as I know he hasn't been on the ice yet. So he's not close to coming back yet,...

Impact Chinakov has missed the past six games due to the injury. The Russian winger was playing well before suffering the setback, as he scored in three of his last four appearances. Chinakhov will likely slot into a middle-six role once he's healthy.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Didn't make road trip Chinakhov (upper body) didn't accompany Columbus on the team's five-game road trip and won't play Sunday versus Chicago, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact The Blue Jackets recalled Mikael Pyyhtia from AHL Cleveland on Sunday to be an extra forward. It's unclear at this time if Chinakhov will join the team. He didn't play in Friday's 5-2 win over Calgary and is considered day-to-day. Chinakhov has seven goals, 14 points, 55 shots on net and 32 hits across 21 outings this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Friday Chinakhov (upper body) will be unavailable Friday versus Calgary, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Chinakhov didn't miss any time versus Montreal on Wednesday when he scored his third goal in the last four games. Chinakov has seven goals, seven assists, 55 shots on goal and 32 hits in 21 appearances this season. Consider him day-to-day ahead of Sunday's tilt in Chicago. Cole Sillinger will return to the lineup, replacing Chinakhov.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tickles twine in lossq Chinakhov scored a goal on one shot in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal.

Impact Chinakhov showed impressive wheels when he blew past Jayden Struble and beat Cayden Primeau glove side. The tally was the 21-year-old's third over the last four outings and gave him seven for the season. The fourth-year forward experienced a season of growth in 2023-24, and the team is giving him more top-six minutes in 2024-25. Chinakhov is averaging nearly two more minutes of TOI (17:02) per game than he had last season (15:10).

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yegor Chinakhov, Mathieu Olivier, Zach Werenski, HC Dean Evason: CBJ vs. MTL | Postgame Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Suzuki scores in OT to give the Canadiens a 4-3 victory over the Blue Jackets

Nick Suzuki scored 44 seconds into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3, snapping a two-game skid

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores again Thursday Chinakhov scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-6 overtime win over the Lightning.

Impact This was Chinakhov's second game in a row with a goal. He gave the Blue Jackets their first lead of Thursday's chaotic win, and his tally was the fifth of six combined goals between the two teams in a span of 5:50 during the second period. While he's been in a middle-six role lately, Chinakhov has not stopped producing secondary scoring. He's now at six tallies, 13 points, 47 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-3 rating over 19 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski's goal in OT and 5-point game helps Blue Jackets to 7-6 win over Lightning

Zach Werenski’s goal at 1:25 of overtime punctuated a five-point game as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from an early three-goal deficit and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-6

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Tallies in Monday's win Chinakhov scored a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Chinakhov can't get a point streak going, but he has two goals and two assists over his last seven outings. He's been a decent depth scorer in 2024-25 with five goals and seven helpers over 18 contests. The winger has added 45 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-2 rating. He was on the third line Monday, though he's often played a larger role and could move up again the next time the Blue Jackets shuffle their lines.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets score two short-handed goals to beat Bruins 5-1

Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Strikes on power play in loss Chinakhov scored a power-play goal on seven shots and added four hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Chinakhov snapped an eight-game goal drought with his first-period tally. The seven shots were a season high for the winger, who was on a new-look second line alongside Dmitri Voronkov and Cole Sillinger for this contest. Overall, Chinakhov has 10 points, 42 shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-4 rating across 14 outings this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks end four-game skid with 4-2 victory over Blue Jackets in John Gibson's return

Brett Leason and Jackson LaCombe each scored their first goals of the season as the Anaheim Ducks ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets head into matchup against the Kings on losing streak

The Columbus Blue Jackets aim to break a three-game skid with a win against the Los Angeles Kings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Manages assist Tuesday Chinakhov recorded an assist and five shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Impact Chinakhov's scoring pace has dropped over the last couple of weeks -- this was just his second assist in the last seven games. The winger is at nine points, 33 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-7 rating through 12 contests. He'll have fantasy appeal as a burgeoning power winger as long as he stays on the top line, but he may drop to streaming status if he slips down the lineup.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in win Chinakhov produced an assist in Monday's 6-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Chinakhov spent a couple of games on the second line without much success, but he was reunited with Kirill Marchenko and Sean Monahan on the top line Monday. Through eight outings, Chinakhov has three goals, five assists, three power-play points, 22 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-5 rating. The Blue Jackets have been more productive than expected early on, and the 23-year-old's success on the top line is a noticeable part of that.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto visits Columbus after Nylander's 2-goal game

The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after William Nylander scored two goals in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores late in loss Chinakhov scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

Impact Chinakhov broke up Filip Gustavsson's shutout bid with 1:25 left in the game. The 23-year-old Chinakhov was initially questionable for Saturday's game after sustaining a lower-body injury while blocking a shot in Tuesday's game against Florida, but the injury hasn't cost him any time. He saw a season-high 21:11 of ice time with the Blue Jackets dressing 11 forwards and seven defensemen Saturday. Chinakhov is off to a strong start this year with three goals, four assists, 17 shots on net, six hits and a plus-5 rating through five contests.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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