Derek MacKenzie is considered questionable for Sunday's contest because of a lower-body ailment. He didn't practice Saturday but he's expected to test his injury Sunday morning to see if he can play against Anaheim. MacKenzie leads the Jackets with 31 hits, but he has no points in 10 games.

Derek MacKenzie returned to action on Friday October 4.

Derek MacKenzie (upper body) took part in Tuesday's practice. The downside is that MacKenzie was a red jersey to indicate that he couldn't be hit. In other words, he's still day-to-day.

Derek MacKenzie (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup when the Blue Jackets play their season opener Friday. Just an FYI as MacKenzie will not have a lot of fantasy value as a fourth liner. He had only eight points and 36 penalty minutes in 43 games last season.

Derek MacKenzie (upper body) is day-to-day, according to Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards. MacKenzie sustained the ailment during Monday's preseason contest. He had eight points and 36 penalty minutes in 43 games last season.

Derek MacKenzie's undisclosed injury is related to his upper body. MacKenzie was limited to 10 seconds in the third period and just two shifts in the second because of it. He'll be re-evaluated on Tuesday.

Derek MacKenzie left Monday's preseason game against the Wild with an apparent injury. There has been no update from the team yet, but MacKenzie has played sparingly in the second and third periods, which causes us to suspect an injury of some sort. We'll pass along updates once the Blue Jackets provide more information.

Derek MacKenzie (upper body) returned to the Columbus Blue Jackets' lineup after a three-game absence. MacKenzie had two blocked shots and three hits in Columbus' 4-3 victory. He also ended up with a minus-two rating in 12:06 minutes of playing time.

Derek MacKenzie returned to action on Tuesday March 19.

Derek MacKenzie missed the Blue Jackets' skate on Wednesday due to an upper body injury. MacKenzie should be considered questionable for Thursday's contest. He has three goals and four points in 25 games this season.