| Dec. 1, 2024 |
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. - 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. |
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| Nov. 29, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) will be unavailable Friday versus Calgary, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. - 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. |
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| Nov. 27, 2024 |
Chinakhov scored a goal on one shot in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal. - 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). |
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| Nov. 22, 2024 |
Chinakhov scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-6 overtime win over the Lightning. - 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. |
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| Nov. 19, 2024 |
Chinakhov scored a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Bruins. - 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. |
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| Nov. 10, 2024 |
Chinakhov scored a power-play goal on seven shots and added four hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks. - 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. |
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| Nov. 5, 2024 |
Chinakhov recorded an assist and five shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Sharks. - 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. |
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| Oct. 29, 2024 |
Chinakhov produced an assist in Monday's 6-1 win over the Oilers. - 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. |
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| Oct. 19, 2024 |
Chinakhov (lower body) will be in the lineup Saturday versus Minnesota, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers. - Chinakhov was injured Tuesday, but he managed to play and score against the Sabres on Thursday before missing practice Friday. Chinakhov is off to a great start this season, scoring twice and adding four assists in four appearances. |
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| Oct. 18, 2024 |
Chinakhov didn't practice Friday due to a lower-body injury, but the team hopes he'll be able to play Saturday against the Wild, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. - Chinakhov suffered his injury while blocking a shot during Tuesday's win over Buffalo, and he underwent precautionary X-rays on Friday. Despite his absence from practice Friday, the team is hopeful that he won't be forced to miss any game action due to the injury. Over his first four appearances of the season, he's recorded two goals and six points while averaging 18:44 of ice time. |
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| Oct. 12, 2024 |
Chinakhov scored a goal on four shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Avalanche. - Chinakhov is up to four points, including two on the power play, over the first two games of the season. His chemistry with Sean Monahan has been instant, and it likely helps that Kirill Marchenko is also on the top line -- Chinakhov played alongside Marchenko frequently in 2023-24. Chinakhov likely won't be a point-per-game player this year, but he'll maintain decent fantasy value as long as he's on the top line. |
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| Oct. 11, 2024 |
Chinakhov produced a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Wild. - Chinakhov played on the top line and led all Columbus forwards with 20:48 of ice time in the season opener. If he can keep that role and a spot on the first power-play unit all year, he is poised for a breakout campaign after logging 29 points in 53 games in 2023-24. Chinakhov won't have any immediate competition after Boone Jenner (shoulder) underwent surgery Wednesday and will be out for 5-6 months, though left-shot forwards Cole Sillinger and Kent Johnson, both natural centers, may eventually push for more ice time beyond their current third-line spots. |
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| Oct. 1, 2024 |
Chinakhov scored a power-play goal on six shots in Tuesday's 3-1 preseason win over the Blues. - Chinakhov's second-period tally tied the game at 1-1. His presence on the power play is an encouraging sign Chinakhov will be a significant part of the Blue Jackets' offense in 2024-25 after he signed a two-year, $4.2 million extension in June. He recorded 29 points (two on the power play) in 53 outings last season before his campaign was cut short by an upper-body injury that cost him the final month. |
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| Sept. 17, 2024 |
Chinakhov is recovered from an upper-body injury and will be present for the start of training camp, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site Tuesday. - Chinakhov missed the final 17 contests of the 2023-24 regular season due to the injury. The 23-year-old appears to be well past that setback, and he also signed a two-year contract extension with Columbus this summer. Chinakhov should see power-play time while being firmly entrenched among the top-six forward group. The Russian winger has generated 56 points in 145 career outings as an NHLer. |
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| June 21, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) signed a two-year, $4.2 millon contract extension with the Blue Jackets on Friday. - Chinakhov missed the last 17 games of the regular-season with the injury. He ended the regular season with 16 goals and 13 assists in 53 games. Look for Chinakhov to see a top-six role in 2024-25. |
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| April 16, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Carolina, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. - Chinakhov will miss his 17th consecutive contest. He will conclude the 2023-24 campaign with 16 goals, 29 points, 110 shots on net and 43 hits in 53 games. |
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| March 30, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) is considered week-to-week, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. - Chinakhov will miss is ninth consecutive contest Saturday versus Pittsburgh. With only eight games remaining after Saturday's tilt, Chinakhov may have played his last game of the season. He has 16 goals and 29 points in 53 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. |
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| March 28, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) isn't likely to play Thursday versus Pittsburgh. - Chinakhov has 16 goals and 29 points in 53 contests this season. He hasn't played since March 12 due to the injury, and it's not clear how much longer he will be out for. Chinakhov will likely serve in a middle-six capacity once he's available. |
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| March 26, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Coyotes, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. - Chinakhov is set to miss his seventh game in a row. There's been little information regarding the winger's status since he was hurt March 12 in Montreal. His next chance to play is Thursday in Pittsburgh. |
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| March 23, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Golden Knights, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. - Svoboda reports the Blue Jackets will deploy the same lineup they used in Colorado on Friday, meaning Chinakhov will miss his sixth straight game. His next chance to play is Tuesday in Arizona. |
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| March 22, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) is expected to miss Friday's contest versus Colorado. - Chinakhov has 16 goals and 29 points in 53 outings in 2023-24. He was last in the lineup March 12. When Chinakhov is ready to return, he will probably serve in a middle-six capacity. |
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| March 19, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Detroit, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site. - Chinakhov will miss his fourth straight contest. He has notched 16 goals and 29 points in 53 contests during the 2023-24 campaign. Mikael Pyyhtia has been holding down a spot on the third line during Chinakhov'a absence. |
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| March 17, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) won't be in the lineup Sunday versus the Jets, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. - Chinakhov will sit out his third consecutive contest. He has provided 16 goals and 29 points in 53 appearances this campaign. Mikael Pyyhtia has been playing during Chinakhov's absence. |
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| March 16, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Sharks, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site. - Due to Chinakhov's absence, Mikael Pyyhtia is expected to play in his second straight contest Saturday after making his NHL season debut in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to Ottawa. The 23-year-old Chinakhov has 16 goals and 29 points in 53 games this campaign. |
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| March 14, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) will be out Thursday when the Jackets host the Senators, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site. - Chinakhov has been solid for Columbus this year, recording 16 goals and 13 assists while filling a middle-six role through 53 games. Mikael Pyyhtia will likely make his NHL season debut in a third-line role against Ottawa due to Chinakhov's absence. |
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| March 13, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) was labeled day-to-day ahead of Thursday's clash with Ottawa, Coby Maeir of the 1st Ohio Battery reports. - Chinakhov left Tuesday's matchup with Montreal after playing just 4:57 of ice time and now could be in danger of missing out Thursday. The 23-year-old winger has managed just one point in his last eight outings but should still have enough time to reach the 20-goal threshold with four more tallies. |
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| March 12, 2024 |
Chinakhov sustained an upper-body injury and won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. - Chinakhov exited in the first period and was quickly ruled out during the first intermission. His absence comes at a time where the Blue Jackets are also missing Kirill Marchenko (illness), leaving the team a bit thin at forward. It's unclear if Chinakhov will be able to play Thursday versus the Senators. |
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| Feb. 18, 2024 |
Chinakhov notched two assists, three shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Sharks. - Chinakhov returned after a one-game absence with an upper-body injury. The winger set up Kirill Marchenko and Dmitri Voronkov's goals in this game as those three forwards were united for the second time this season as the Blue Jackets' second line. Chinakhov has nine points over his last nine contests and is up to 26 points, 85 shots on net, 36 hits and a minus-1 rating through 41 outings overall. |
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| Feb. 16, 2024 |
Chinakhov (upper body) is set to play Saturday against San Jose, according to Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. - Chinakhov missed Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Ottawa because of the injury. He has 14 goals, 24 points and 82 shots in 40 contests this season. Chinakhov's projected to play on the second line alongside Dmitri Voronkov and Kirill Marchenko. |
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| Feb. 10, 2024 |
Chinakhov won't return to Saturday's game against Tampa Bay because of an upper-body injury. - Chinakhov recorded one hit in 8:40 of ice time before exiting the contest. Going into Saturday's action, he had 14 goals and 24 points in 39 outings in 2023-24. If Chinakhov isn't available for Tuesday's game in Ottawa, then Kirill Marchenko might serve in an expanded role, and Emil Bemstrom is likely to draw back into the lineup. |
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| Jan. 28, 2024 |
Chinakhov scored two goals on six shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. - Chinakhov tallied twice in the third period to give the Blue Jackets a fighting chance, but their rally came up short. The 22-year-old winger has earned four goals and three assists over his last six games, finding success on the top line. Chinakhov has 14 goals, 24 points, 79 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 38 appearances this season. He's worth a look in fantasy while his offense is hot. |
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| Jan. 27, 2024 |
Chinakhov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks. - Chinakhov stole the puck and set up Jake Bean for the Blue Jackets' third goal. The 22-year-old Chinakhov is settling in nicely on the top line with two goals and three assists over his last five games. The first-round pick from 2020 has 22 points, 73 shots on net, 29 hits and a minus-4 rating through 37 outings this season, which already represents a career year. |
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| Jan. 25, 2024 |
Chinakhov scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames. - Chinakhov opened the scoring 2:50 into the game and added the lone helper on Adam Fantilli's empty-netter in the third period. This was Chinakhov's first multi-point game since Dec. 19, though he's warmed up with four points over his last four outings while seeing top-line usage. The 22-year-old is at 21 points, 71 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-5 rating through 36 appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 15, 2024 |
Chinakhov scored a goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout win against the Canucks. - Chinakhov snapped a five-game point drought, and a sevne-game goal drought, with the marker. The 22-year-old Russian right winger also had a plus-1 rating and seven shots on goal in 21:59 of ice time across 26 shifts. He'll look to keep up the good work Friday when the Devils pay a visit to Nationwide Arena. |
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| Jan. 4, 2024 |
Chinakov will be a game-time decision against the Flyers on Thursday due to illness, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. - Chinakov was unable to practice Wednesday and is now a doubt heading into the clash with Philadelphia. The 22-year-old winger has racked up 12 points in his last 11 contests, though he has zero goals on just shots in his previous three outings. If Chinakhov does miss out, Kent Johnson could move into a top-six role while Brendan Gaunce joins the fourth line. |
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| Dec. 22, 2023 |
Chinakhov scored his ninth goal of the season in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals. - The 22-year-old earned Columbus a point by tying the score midway through the third period, as he wired the puck past Charlie Lindgren on the blocker side from the slot. Chinakhov has found the scoresheet in six straight games, erupting for six goals and 10 points over that stretch, and the 2020 first-round pick has already set new career highs on the season in goals and points (15) in only 23 contests. |
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| Dec. 20, 2023 |
Chinakhov notched two assists in Tuesday's 9-4 rout of the Sabres. - While the 22-year-old did see his four-game goal streak come to an end, Chinakhov helped set up Kirill Marchenko for two tallies 22 seconds apart in the second period to blow the game open for Columbus. Chinakhov has five goals and nine points over his five-game point streak, nearly doubling his scoring output from the 17 games prior to his surge. The line of Marchenko, Chinakhov and Dmitri Voronkov -- all Russians in their early 20s -- has been a revelation for the Blue Jackets of late, and the fantasy values of all three are soaring. |
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| Dec. 17, 2023 |
Chinakhov scored his eighth goal of the season in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Devils. - With the Blue Jackets down 3-1 in the second period, Chinakhov flipped a shot from the blue line that Timo Meier tried to knock down, only to turn it into a knuckleball that skipped past Akira Schmid. Puck luck has definitely been in Chinakhov's favor lately -- the 22-year-old has found the back of the net in four straight games, and he's collected five tallies on only 11 shots during that stretch. |
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| Dec. 14, 2023 |
Chinakhov scored a goal and added an assist Thursday in a 6-5 overtime win over Toronto. - The goal was impressive. Chinakhov blew around T.J. Brodie on the left wing and went five-hole on Ilya Samsonov at the mid-point of the second to push the score to 4-0. His goal streak stands at three-games and four goals (six points). And Chinakhov has fired nine shots in that span. He continues to see growth in his game, year over year. His seven goals this season equal his career best from 2021-22 (62 games), but he's done it in 20. And Chinakov has 11 points in those 20 games after delivering 13 in 30 last season. Chinakhov has always been known for his incredible shot, and it looks like he's improved his speed and mobility over time. |
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| Dec. 8, 2023 |
Chinakhov scored twice and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blues. - Chinakhov scored twice in the third period, including once on the power play. He also picked up an assist in the first period on Kirill Marchenko's opening tally. The big game snapped a four-game skid for Chinakhov, who continues to see middle-six usage on a line with Marchenko and Dmitri Voronkov. Chinakhov has five goals, three helpers, 29 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 18 appearances this season. |
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| Nov. 28, 2023 |
Chinakhov posted a goal with an assist in Monday's 5-2 win against the Bruins. - Chinakhov ended up with an impressive plus-3 rating, with a shot on goal and a blocked shot in his 13:55 of ice time across 17 shifts. It was his first multi-point performance since notching two assists in a win over the Predators at Nationwide Arena on Oct. 20, 2022. He'll look to carry over the momentum into Wednesday's home game against the Canadiens. |
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| Nov. 15, 2023 |
Chinakhov scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins. - He wheeled out of the corner and snapped the puck past Tristan Jarry in the final minute of the first period to give Columbus an early 2-1 lead. Chinakhov had been held off the scoresheet in his first four games of the season after missing the first few weeks with a back issue, and while the 2020 first-round pick has yet to find much success in the NHL with 12 goals and 28 points in his first 97 games, he has both the skill and the opportunity with the Blue Jackets to heat up quickly. |
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| Nov. 3, 2023 |
Chinakhov was called up from AHL Cleveland on Friday. - Chinakhov began the campaign on the injured/non-roster list because of a back issue, but he was activated and sent to Cleveland on Oct. 25. In the AHL, he's supplied three goals and four points in three contests this season, leading to his promotion. Chinakhov might get a chance to make his NHL season debut Saturday as a part of Columbus' bottom six. |
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| Oct. 25, 2023 |
Chinakhov (back) was activated off the injured/non-roster list and moved to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday. - Chinakhov sustained a back strain during training camp, but it seems he's now able to play. The 22-year-old had 13 points in 30 contests with Columbus and eight points in seven outings with Cleveland in 2022-23. Although he hasn't done much yet at the top level, Chinakhov was selected with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. |
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| Oct. 9, 2023 |
Chinakhov (back) was placed on the injured/non-roster list Monday. - Chinakhov was sidelined by a back strain during training camp. A timetable for his return is currently unclear. Once he is healthy, Chinakhov will probably be assigned to AHL Cleveland. |
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| Sept. 23, 2023 |
Chinakhov missed his third straight day of training camp Saturday because of a back strain, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site. - Chinakhov is regarded as being day-to-day. He had four goals and 13 points in 30 outings with Columbus last season. Chinakhov also scored three goals and eight points in seven outings with AHL Cleveland. |
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| Feb. 27, 2023 |
Chinakhov (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday and assigned to AHL Cleveland. - Chinakhov, who has missed the past 29 games, will finally get to return to action and shake off some rust with the Monsters at the minor-league level. He has provided 13 points, 44 shots on goal and 27 hits in 30 games this season. |
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| Feb. 21, 2023 |
Chinakhov (ankle) took part in Tuesday's practice and is making progress, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. - Unfortunately, it remains unclear when Chinakhov will be ready to return to the lineup. He has been out since Dec. 19 due to a high-ankle sprain. Chinakhov has registered 13 points, 44 shots on goal and 27 hits in 30 games this season. |
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| Dec. 21, 2022 |
Chinakhov is expected to miss six weeks because of a high-ankle sprain. - Chinakhov suffered the injury during Monday's 2-1 loss to Dallas. He has four goals and 13 points in 30 contests this season. Kirill Marchenko might see an increase in playing time while Chinakhov is unavailable. |
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| Dec. 20, 2022 |
Chinakhov was designated for injured reserve Tuesday with an ankle injury. - Chinakhov and the Jackets are still awaiting some MRI results but the winger is expected to miss some time. with Booner Jenner (thumb) and Jakub Voracek (concussion) already sidelined, Columbus finds itself getting thinner and thinner at forward. Kirill Marchenko is the most likely candidate to step into Chinakhov's top-six role though Sean Kuraly could also be moved to the wing. |
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| Dec. 19, 2022 |
Chinakhov (upper body) will not return to Monday's game against Dallas. - Chinakhov was injured after logging just 0:37 of ice time. He's now gone five straight games without a point. The second-year forward will be considered day-to-day until more information is available. |
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| Nov. 26, 2022 |
Chinakhov scored a goal during Friday's 3-2 loss to the visiting Islanders. - Effectively utilizing a screen during a 5-on-3 situation Friday, Chinakhov snapped goalie Ilya Sorokin's shutout bid at 14:05 of the middle stanza. The 2020 first-round draft pick connected on just seven goals in 62 games as a rookie last season. As a sophomore, Chinakhov, who was sidelined Wednesday with an upper-body injury, has compiled four goals in 19 games. For the first time in his 80-game career, Chinakhov has scored in consecutive starts. |
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| Nov. 25, 2022 |
Chinakhov (upper body) will return to action versus the Islanders on Friday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. - Chinakhov sat out Wednesday's tilt against the Canadiens while recovering from the injury. He has three goals and 10 points in 18 games this season. |
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| Nov. 23, 2022 |
Chinakhov (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday against Montreal, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. - Chinakhov didn't take part in the morning skate after he missed Tuesday's practice. He is slated to be replaced on the power play by Trey Fix-Wolansky and Liam Foudy will draw back in up front. Consider Chinakhov day-to-day for now. |
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| Nov. 22, 2022 |
Chinakhov (undisclosed) may not be available for Wednesday's game versus Montreal, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. - Chinakhov's status against the Canadiens may boil down to a game-time decision. The 21-year-old rookie has picked up three goals and 10 points through 18 contests this campaign. |
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| Nov. 20, 2022 |
Chinakhov scored a goal in Sunday's 5-3 win against Florida. - Chinakhov has recorded a point in four of his last five contests. That gives him three goals and 10 points in 18 games this season. While his current production is encouraging, he entered Sunday's game with an average of just 13:10 of ice time this season. He didn't get a meaningfully bigger role Sunday, logging 13:20 and he received no ice time on the power play. The 21-year-old forward does have offensive upside, but until his role expands, it will be difficult for him to make regular contributions. |
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| Oct. 30, 2022 |
Chinakhov scored during a 7-1 loss to the Devils on Sunday. - Chinakhov opened the season with a minus-5 rating in three outings but has rebounded from the poor start with consecutive two-assist efforts. The 2020 first-round draft pick seeks more consistency and urgency in his play. During his past five games, Chinakhov has compiled two goals on only four shots and zero helpers. |
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| Oct. 23, 2022 |
Chinakhov scored as the Blue Jackets toppled the Rangers 5-1 Sunday. - Chinakhov, who had seven goals and a minus-27 rating as a rookie last season, shook off a tough three-game stretch to start this season. Over the past four games, the 2020 first-round draft pick has collected a goal and four assists. Chinakhov's second-period goal Sunday capped the Blue Jackets' three-goal surge covering the opening 29 minutes. His first goal came via his lone shot Sunday. |
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| Oct. 9, 2022 |
Chinakhov scored his league-leading sixth goal of the preseason in Saturday's overtime loss to the Capitals. - He wired a shot from the slot past Darcy Kuemper on a Blue Jackets power play late in the first period. Chinakhov's offensive outburst during exhibition play has him in strong position to begin the season on the NHL roster -- an assignment that also figures to include a spot on the second power-play unit. |
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| Oct. 6, 2022 |
Chinakhov will skate on the second line with Jack Roslovic and Jakub Voracek in Thursday's preseason game against the Blues, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. - The 21-year-old is getting the opportunity due to a lower-body injury to Gustav Nyquist, who is expected to be healthy for the start of the regular season, but Chinakhov has also earned it with his play this preseason. Kirill Marchenko was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday, giving Chinakhov a little less competition for a roster spot in Columbus, but the Jackets still have some tough choices to make before settling on an Opening Night lineup. |
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| Oct. 3, 2022 |
Chinakhov scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's preseason victory over the Capitals. - The 2020 first-round pick is one of a number of younger trying to win spots in an increasingly crowded Columbus forward group, but Chinakhov has improved his odds of an NHL assignment for Opening Night with three goals in the last two preseason games. The 21-year-old played 62 games for the Blue Jackets last season, scoring just seven goals and 14 points with a minus-27 rating, but he has the talent to take a big step forward if he gets an opportunity. Unfortunately for Chinakhov, other top prospects like Kent Johnson, Cole Sillinger and Kirill Marchenko may be ahead of him on the depth chart. |
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| April 24, 2022 |
Chinakhov (upper body) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Oilers, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. - Chinakhov will sub in for Brendan Gaunce and likely skate in a bottom-six role. The 21-year-old rookie has totaled 14 points through 58 games, including consecutive games with a point March 31 and April 2 prior to getting injured. |
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| April 19, 2022 |
Chinakhov (upper body) remains out of action Tuesday versus the Sharks, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. - Chinakhov can be considered out indefinitely until it's reported he's returned to practice. This will be his eighth straight absence with the injury, and given how little time is left in the season, the Blue Jackets may not rush him back. |
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| April 13, 2022 |
Chinakhov (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Canadiens, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. - Chinakhov didn't skate on a line at practice Tuesday, and the Blue Jackets will roll with the lines and defense pairings they used from that session. The 22-year-old is still considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's road game versus the Kings. |
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| April 11, 2022 |
Chinakhov (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of the team's matchup with Montreal on Wednesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. - Chinakhov has already been sidelined for the Jackets' last four contests due to his upper-body issue but could be nearing a return to the ice. Once given the all-clear, the 22-year-old Russian could push for a spot in the top six as he looks to break out of a 10-game goal drought. |
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| April 9, 2022 |
Chinakhov (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Red Wings, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. - Chinakhov will miss his fourth straight game with the injury. The 22-year-old hasn't been given a timeline to return at this stage. His next chance to play is Wednesday versus the Canadiens. |
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| April 7, 2022 |
Chinakhov (upper body) will be sidelined against Philadelphia on Thursday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. - Chinakhov will be on the shelf for his third consecutive contest due to his upper-body injury. Prior to his absence, the winger was mired in a 10-game goal drought during which he put just 13 shots on net, though he did garner two assists over that stretch. |
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| April 4, 2022 |
Chinakhov will miss Monday's clash with Boston due to an upper-body problem, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. - Chinakhov is currently mired in a 10-game goal drought dating back to March 11 against the Wild. During that stretch, the 22-year-old winger chipped in two assists, 13 shots and 15 hits while averaging 12:37 of ice time. With Chinakhov unavailable, Carson Meyer is set to make his NHL debut versus the Bruins. Given the team is heading into a back-to-back, it seems unlikely Chinakhov will be ready in time to face Philadelphia on Tuesday, though he hasn't been officially ruled out yet. |
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| March 12, 2022 |
Chinakhov scored a power-play goal in Friday's 3-2 shootout win over the Wild. - The rookie was also the only successful skater on either team in the shootout, going five-hole on Kaapo Kahkonen to seal the victory for Columbus. Chinakhov has only seven goals and 12 points through his first 48 NHL games but has shown flashes of his upside this season, and with both Patrik Laine (knee) and Jakub Voracek (lower body) suffering injuries late in Friday's win, the rookie could find himself in a much more prominent role as soon as Sunday's clash with the Golden Knights. |
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| Feb. 17, 2022 |
Chinakhov scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist, served two PIM and added a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Blackhawks. - Chinakhov's pair of points came in the first period. It was his first multi-point effort since a two-goal game Jan. 13 versus the Hurricanes. The rookie winger has stayed in the lineup well lately, but he's at just 10 points with 68 shots and a minus-16 rating in 39 contests overall. |
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| Jan. 30, 2022 |
Chinakhov scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens. - Chinakhov tallied the Blue Jackets' fourth first-period goal, which stood as the game-winner. It was his first point since his two-goal outing Jan. 13 against the Hurricanes. Chinakhov has five tallies, three assists, 56 shots on net and a minus-14 rating in 33 contests. The 21-year-old rookie will likely be a steady presence in the lineup, but his bottom-six role shouldn't draw much fantasy interest. |
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| Jan. 13, 2022 |
Chinakhov scored twice Thursday in a 6-0 win over Carolina. - He scored on a breakaway in the first, when he fooled Frederik Andersen with a low wrist shot. And his second was a delicious toe drag in the slot at the 5:03 mark of the third, which chased Andersen from the net. It was Chinakhov's first two-goal game in the NHL. |
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| Jan. 8, 2022 |
Chinakhov (undisclosed) is in Saturday's lineup against New Jersey, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. - Chinakhov missed Friday's practice but it appears to have been a minor issue. The 21-year-old rookie has four points in 21 games but he's currently riding a 14-game scoreless streak. |
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| Jan. 7, 2022 |
Coach Brad Larsen said Chinakhov is "banged up" and didn't practice Friday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. - The rookie forward should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's bout with the Devils. Chinakhov has only four points in 23 games this season and none in his last 14 contests. Liam Foudy filled his spot at Friday's practice and would likely do the same in Saturday's game if Chinakhov doesn't play. |
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| Nov. 15, 2021 |
Chinakhov scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings. - Chinakhov set up Adam Boqvist's game-tying goal in the second period, then scored another equalizer on his own in the third. That tally was Chinakhov's first in his young career. The 21-year-old is up to four points, 21 shots on goal and a minus-3 rating through nine appearances. He's seen second-line usage at even strength lately, though he could bounce around the lineup throughout the season. |
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| Nov. 6, 2021 |
Chinakhov produced two assists and two shots in a 4-2 win over Colorado on Saturday. - The 20-year-old landed on the scoresheet for the first time in his young career, figuring in on goals by Gabriel Carlsson and Cole Sillinger. Chinakhov, who was playing in just his sixth NHL game, logged just over 16 minutes of ice time on a line with Sillinger and Jakub Voracek. |
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