Chinakhov (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of the team's matchup with Montreal on Wednesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov has already been sidelined for the Jackets' last four contests due to his upper-body issue but could be nearing a return to the ice. Once given the all-clear, the 22-year-old Russian could push for a spot in the top six as he looks to break out of a 10-game goal drought.