Derek MacKenzie has a hearing scheduled to discuss his hit on Phoenix's Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Ekman-Larsson suffered an upper-body injury when he was hit from behind by MacKenzie. He wasn't penalized for his actions during the game itself.

Derek MacKenzie (lower body) was able to play on Sunday despite missing Saturday's practice. He earned an assist in the contest to give him four points in 31 outings this campaign. MacKenzie also dished out a game-high eight hits versus the Penguins.

Derek MacKenzie is dealing with a lower-body injury. MacKenzie missed Saturday's practice as a result. He was initially expected to play on Sunday, but Columbus recalled a forward, which might be an indication that his status is in doubt. It's worth adding that MacKenzie recently missed two games due to a lower-body ailment.

Derek MacKenzie is ready to return from his lower-body injury. He missed Columbus' home-and-home series with Philadelphia, but he'll be back in the lineup for Monday's game versus Carolina. MacKenzie has three points and 82 hits in 28 games this season.

Derek MacKenzie skated on Saturday as he is trying to return from a lower body injury. MacKenzie has missed the last two games and his presence in the lineup became more important as the Blue Jackets lost Marian Gaborik and Matt Calvert to injuries Saturday. He has two goals and five points in 28 game so his value in fantasy pools is limited at best this season.

Derek MacKenzie (lower body) will miss at least two contests. MacKenzie was injured during Monday's game. He has two goals and three points in 28 games this season.

Derek MacKenzie sustained a lower-body injury in the first period of Monday's game. MacKenzie has two goals and three points in 28 games this season. Consider him day-to-day until more is known about his ailment.

Derek MacKenzie (upper body) is expected to serve on the Blue Jackets' fourth line in his return on Friday. MacKenzie will play alongside Mark Letestu and Corey Tropp after missing five games with a back injury. He'll help the team out defensively, but he doesn't do nearly enough offensively to make him worth considering in standard leagues.

Columbus has activated Derek MacKenzie (upper body) off injured reserve. He has missed the last five games with a strained back. In 22 games this season, MacKenzie has three points and 66 hits. He also strong on faceoffs where he's won 54.3 percent of the 164 draws he's taken.

Derek MacKenzie (back) hopes to return on Friday. MacKenzie has missed four straight games due to the ailment. He has two goals and three points in 22 contests in 2013-14.