Marchenko (lower body) was placed on injured reserve on Thursday, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Marchenko exited Monday's 5-2 loss to Calgary with a lower-body injury, and is set to be sidelined for at least two more outings. His move to IR was likely made to free up a roster spot so the Maple Leafs can call up an extra forward prior to Saturday's clash in Vancouver. The 26-year-old forward's absence is a tough loss for the Leafs, as he posted six goals and 14 points across his first 14 appearances with his new squad. His status will be monitored closely next week, but he's an obvious IR-stash candidate in fantasy while sidelined.
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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: Considered week-to-week
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The Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that Marchenko (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
Marchenko exited Monday's matchup against the Flames due to his lower-body injury, and he's facing a multi-game absence. It's not yet clear whether the Maple Leafs plan to place the 26-year-old on injured reserve while he recovers, but Benoit-Olivier Groulx is a candidate to see increased playing time while Marchenko is sidelined.
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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: Suffers injury Monday
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Marchenko (lower body) will not return to Monday's game in Calgary, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
Marchenko fell awkwardly after being hit in the second period, and he was unable to come back into the game after exiting. Head coach Jim Hiller might have an update on Marchenko's status after the game, but if there is no information provided on the winger's health, Marchenko can be considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's game in Seattle.
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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: Scoring streak at four games, five points
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Marchenko delivered two assists in a 7-2 win against Edmonton on Saturday.
One of the helpers came on the power play. Marchenko's point streak stands at four games and five points (two goals, three assists), and he has five goals and three assists in his last six contests. Marchenko is roaring along at better than a point-per-game pace (six goals, eight assists; 13 games), and he has 34 shots so far. His $75 million ($12.5 million AAV) contract could be a bargain if this continues, especially with the cap expected to rise significantly over the next two seasons.
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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: Three-game scoring streak
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Marchenko pocketed a power-play goal Thursday in a 5-4 win over the Rangers.
Marchenko has three points (two goals, one assist) in his last three games, and he has 12 points (including six goals) 12 games. Four of his goals and seven points total have come with the man advantage. Marchenko has been the model of consistency -- he has been held off the scoresheet just twice this season. Toronto looks good on him.
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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: Scores in return to Columbus
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Marchenko scored a power-play goal in 6-2 win over Columbus on Tuesday.
It was Marchenko's first game back in Columbus after his Sept. 28 trade to Toronto. He is on a modest two-game, two-point streak (one goal, one assist; four shots) and has 11 points (five goals, six assists; 29 shots) in 11 games in his new uniform. At this rate, Marchenko will raise the bar with a new career high. The season is still young, but his 31-goal, 74-point high water mark (2024-25) is well within reach.
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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: In doubt Tuesday
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Marchenko may not be available versus the Canadiens on Tuesday while awaiting a work visa, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
With the Leafs' kicking off the season with a back-to-back, it's possible Marchenko is forced to miss the first two games of the year while resolving his work visa. Whenever the 26-year-old winger does link up with the Leafs, he should slot into both a top-six role and a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: Traded to Toronto
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Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins (shoulder) were traded to the Maple Leafs from the Blue Jackets on Monday in exchange for Matthew Knies, Emil Andrae, Steven Lorentz and a second-round pick, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Marchenko didn't plan to sign a long-term deal with Columbus, but he signed a six-year, $72.5 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs on Monday upon being traded, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports. Marchenko handled a prominent role for the Blue Jackets in recent years, most recently recording 27 goals, 40 assists, 61 hits, 40 blocked shots and 32 PIM while averaging 18:57 of ice time across 76 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign. He could have an opportunity to play on a line alongside Auston Matthews in Toronto while continuing to see time on the power play.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Scores in preseason win
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Marchenko scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-0 preseason win over the Penguins.
Marchenko remains the Blue Jackets' top-line right winger entering 2026-27, but he has indicated he won't re-sign with the team. He's entering a contract year, so he'll be motivated to play well in an effort to land with a contender. Marchenko should still get top billing on the power play as long as he's with Columbus, and he carries 30-goal, 70-point potential.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Scores, assists Saturday
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Marchenko had an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
Marchenko hadn't scored in the Blue Jackets' last four games, but that hasn't stopped him from being a productive player while holding a top-unit role in both even-strength and power-play situations. Marchenko has tallied nine points (two goals, seven assists), 23 shots on goal, six hits and five blocked shots over his last 10 games while posting a plus-3 rating in that span.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Goal, assist in loss
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Marchenko scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Marchenko ended his eight-game goal drought at 15:14 of the second period. The winger had four assists in that span, and this was his second straight multi-point effort, which suggests he's heating up again. For the season, the 25-year-old is at 26 goals, 63 points, 201 shots on net, 53 hits, 38 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 69 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Pots another goal
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Marchenko scored a goal on five shots in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Flyers.
Marchenko has found the back of the net in three of the Blue Jackets' last four games, and the 25-year-old winger continues to find ways to crack the scoresheet while holding a steady top-line role. The Russian winger has cracked the scoresheet in eight of his last 10 games, tallying 11 points (six goals, five assists) and a minus-1 rating in that span.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: White hot for last six weeks
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Marchenko scored a power-play goal Tuesday in a 5-2 win over the Lightning.
He buried a one-timer from the left circle past Andrei Vasilevskiy's blocker to put the Blue Jackets up 3-1. His goal stood as the winner. Marchenko's point streak stands at six games and nine points (four goals, five assists). He has at least one point in 11 of his last 12 games (six goals, nine assists; 30 shots). Marchenko leads Columbus with 24 goals and sits second in points (56) behind Zach Werenski (68).
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Extends streak with power-play goal
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Marchenko scored a power-play goal on six shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings.
Marchenko has three goals and five assists during his five-game point streak. He's earned three power-play points in that span, and 19 of his 55 points this season have come with the man advantage. The 25-year-old has 23 goals, 32 helpers, 171 shots on net, 44 hits, 31 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 57 appearances in a top-line role.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Dishes pair of assists
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Marchenko notched two assists in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Mammoth.
Marchenko helped out on third-period goals by linemates Adam Fantilli and Mason Marchment to force overtime. During his four-game point streak, Marchenko has produced two goals and five assists, as well as 11 shots on net and a plus-2 rating. The 25-year-old winger is up to 54 points, 165 shots on net, 44 hits, 31 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 56 outings this season.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Reaches 20-goal mark
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Marchenko scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins.
Marchenko missed the Blue Jackets' last two games before the Olympic break due to an illness. The 25-year-old winger returned with 19:43 of ice time Thursday, his most in any game since Jan. 10 versus the Avalanche. He's now at 20 goals, 47 points, 154 shots on net, 40 hits and 30 blocked shots over 51 outings. Marchenko is a key part of the Columbus offense and should be in most fantasy lineups.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Set to play Thursday
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Marchenko (lower body) will play against Boston on Thursday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Before the NHL's pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Marchenko missed two games due to illness. He also sat out the team's first two practices because of a lower-body issue. However, he has been a regular on the top line during the Blue Jackets' recent sessions. Marchenko has registered 19 goals, 46 points, 152 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 40 hits across 50 appearances this season.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Not playing Wednesday
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Marchenko (illness) won't play versus the Blackhawks on Wednesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Marchenko will miss his second straight game, but he was expected to skate Wednesday. Danton Heinen will stay in the lineup to face the Blackhawks, while Marchenko will presumably be fine by the time the Blue Jackets' schedule resumes Feb. 26 versus the Bruins.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Game-time call Wednesday
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Marchenko (illness) is slated to be a game-time decision Wednesday against Chicago, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Marchenko missed Tuesday's 3-0 win over New Jersey. He has 19 goals and 46 points in 50 outings in 2025-26. If Marchenko can return to the lineup against the Blackhawks, Danton Heinen could be a healthy scratch, and Isac Lundestrom will probably return to the fourth line.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Dealing with illness
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Marchenko didn't practice due to an illness Monday and could miss Tuesday's game versus New Jersey, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Marchenko's potential absence could see Isac Lundestrom move up to the first line and Kent Johnson to the No. 1 power-play unit. The 25-year-old Marchenko is currently riding a four-game point streak, during which he has notched one goal on nine shots and four assists.
