Anisimov should be good to go in Columbus' season opener on Friday. He is expected to start the season as the third line centre with Mark Letestu and Blake Comeau.

Anisimov missed the last five games with a concussion. This is a big boost for the Blue Jackets who are in a must-win situation tonight.

Anisimov still appears to be nursing his undisclosed injury.

Anisimov had 8 pts in his last 9 games and had been playing on the first line with Gaborik and Prospal. Gillies doesn't have fantasy value.

Tough loss for the Blue Jackets who have only 6 games left and are knocking on the door of the playoffs.

Anisimov has missed the last three games because of a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup tonight when the Blue Jackets take on Chicago. Anisimov has six goals and two assists in 19 games this season.

Anisimov will miss his third straight game tonight with an undisclosed injury. The Blue Jackets are on a five game winning streak and could use Anisimov back as soon as possible to help continue their strong play. He has six goals and two assists in 19 games this season.

Anisimov made a quick recovery from what looked to be like a serious injury as he was taken off the ice on a stretcher last Thursday. Anisimov will play on a line with Calvert and Atkinson. He has four goals and two assists in 15 games this season.

Anisimov suffered a head injury last Thursday vs. Detroit and was rushed to the hospital. It sounds like Anisimov is recovering well from what looked like a serious injury and he won't be out as long as originally expected.

Anisimov was hurt in a scary looking incident last night. Red Wings defenceman Kyle Quincey accidentally hit Anisimov in the face with his elbow as he fell to the ice. Anisimov laid on the ice motionless and was rushed to a local hospital. There is no timetable for his return at this point.