Chinakhov scored a power-play goal in Friday's 3-2 shootout win over the Wild.

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The rookie was also the only successful skater on either team in the shootout, going five-hole on Kaapo Kahkonen to seal the victory for Columbus. Chinakhov has only seven goals and 12 points through his first 48 NHL games but has shown flashes of his upside this season, and with both Patrik Laine (knee) and Jakub Voracek (lower body) suffering injuries late in Friday's win, the rookie could find himself in a much more prominent role as soon as Sunday's clash with the Golden Knights.