Derek MacKenzie (back) has been placed on the injured reserve list. The move is retroactive Nov. 22, so this doesn't extend MacKenzie's timetable. He has two goals and three points in 21 contests this season.

Derek MacKenzie is unlikely to go on Monday as he is suffering from an upper body injury. MacKenzie missed Friday's game in Vancouver and sat out practice on Sunday. He has two goals and three points in 21 games so it's unlikely he is in your fantasy lineup.

Derek MacKenzie isn't likely to play Friday due to an upper-body injury. MacKenzie recently dealt with back spasms and it's not clear if his new injury is related to that. He has two goals and three points in 21 games this season.

Derek MacKenzie (back spasms) was able to play on Thursday. MacKenzie skipped Wednesday's skate due to the ailment. He had an assist in 12:20 minutes in the Blue Jackets' 3-2 overtime defeat.

Derek MacKenzie returned to action on Thursday November 14.

Derek MacKenzie missed Wednesday's optional skate because of back spasms. MacKenzie's availability for Thursday's contest is in doubt as a result. He has a goal in 16 games this season.

Derek MacKenzie scored his first goal of the season in Friday's 4-2 defeat. MacKenzie returned from a groin injury and logged 10:07 minutes. Ryan Johansen scored the Blue Jackets' other goal. Nick Foligno, Jack Johnson, R.J. Umberger, and James Wisniewski each registered an assist in the losing effort.

Derek MacKenzie (groin) is ready to return Friday. MacKenzie missed Sunday's game as a result of the injury. He isn't expected to have any fantasy value in standard leagues this season.

Derek MacKenzie (groin) looks like he will be available to play Friday. He expects to travel with the team to Pittsburgh despite falling awkwardly at practice on Thursday. If MacKenzie is ready then he'll play on the Jackets' fourth line.

Derek MacKenzie (lower body) wasn't able to participate in Monday's practice. MacKenzie missed Sunday's game due to the ailment. Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards wasn't ready to give odds on MacKenzie's chances of playing on Friday.