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Eastern Metropolitan Standings

Team W-L-OTL Pts
18-5-1 37
14-10-2 30
11-7-7 29
14-11-1 29
12-8-3 27
13-10-1 27
11-11-3 25
8-15-5 21

2023 Stats

STATS A
Assists
P
Points
+/-
Plus-Minus Goals Scored For or Against Total
TOI/G
Time On Ice Per Game
PM
Penalty Minutes
Regular Season 2 5 -4 13:46 4

Top Yegor Chinakhov News

  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Records two-point night in win

    Chinakhov posted a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-2 win against the Bruins.

    Chinakhov ended up with an impressive plus-3 rating, along 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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Pots first goal of season

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Up from AHL

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Taken off injured non-roster list

    Chinakhov (back) was activated off the injured/non-roster list and assigned 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 AHL 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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Lands on injured non-roster list

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Day-to-day with back strain

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Inks one-year extension

    Chinakhov signed a one-year contract extension with Columbus on Tuesday worth $800,000, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

    Chinakhov has recorded three goals and eight points in seven AHL contests for Cleveland this season. In 30 outings with Columbus this campaign, the 22-year-old forward has 13 points, 44 shots on goal and 27 hits.

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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Off IR, sent to AHL

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Making progress

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Return delayed

    Chinakhov (ankle) didn't skate with the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

    The 22-year-old winger had begun to skate before the All-Star break, so the fact Chinakhov wasn't on the ice Thursday suggests he may have had some sort of setback in his recovery from a high-ankle sprain. "He's still progressing," coach Brad Larsen said. "It's gone longer than you'd hope, but that's just the nature of that injury." Chinakhov has been sidelined since Dec. 19, missing 20 straight games headed into Friday's tilt with the Maple Leafs.

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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Expected to miss six weeks

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Placed on injured reserve

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Leaves Monday's game

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Nets power-play marker

    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 ended 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 outings.

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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Returns to action Friday

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Unavailable against Canadiens

    Chinakhov (upper body) 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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Iffy against Montreal

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Nets third goal of season

    Chinakhov scored a goal in Sunday's 5-3 win against Florida.

    Chinakhov has recorded a point in four of his last five contests to raise his season totals to three goals and 10 points in 18 games. While his current production is encouraging, he entered Sunday's game averaging just 13:10 of ice time. He skated 13:20 against Florida and didn't touch the ice on the power play. The 21-year-old forward has offensive upside, but until his role expands, it will be difficult for Chinakhov to make regular contributions.

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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Nets lone marker

    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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  • Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov: Notches first tally

    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.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-1, 189 lbs
Birthplace: Omsk, Russia
Age: 22
Experience: 3
Shoots: Left