Chinakhov (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Detroit, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov will miss his fourth straight contest. He has notched 16 goals and 29 points in 53 outings during the 2023-24 campaign. Mikael Pyyhtia has been holding down a spot on the third line during Chinakhov's absence.

Chinakhov (upper body) won't be in the lineup Sunday versus the Jets, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov will sit out his third consecutive contest. He has provided 16 goals and 29 points in 53 appearances this campaign. Mikael Pyyhtia has been playing during Chinakhov's absence.

Chinakhov (upper body) isn't available for Saturday's game versus the Sharks, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Due to Chinakhov's absence, Mikael Pyyhtia is expected to play in his second straight contest Saturday after making his NHL season debut in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to Ottawa. The 23-year-old Chinakhov has 16 goals and 29 points in 53 appearances this campaign.

Chinakhov (upper body) will be out Thursday when the Jackets host the Senators, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov has been solid for Columbus this year, recording 16 goals and 13 assists while filling a middle-six role through 53 games. Mikael Pyyhtia will likely make his NHL season debut in a third-line role against Ottawa due to Chinakhov's absence.

Chinakhov (upper body) has been labeled day-to-day ahead of Thursday's clash with Ottawa, Coby Maeir of the 1st Ohio Battery reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov left Tuesday's matchup with Montreal after playing just 4:57 and now could be in danger of missing out against the Senators. The 23-year-old winger has managed just one point in his last eight outings but could still have enough time to reach the 20-goal threshold with four more tallies.

Chinakhov sustained an upper-body injury and won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov exited in the first period and was quickly ruled out during the first intermission. His absence comes at a time where the Blue Jackets are also missing Kirill Marchenko (illness), leaving the team a bit thin at forward. It's unclear if Chinakhov will be able to play Thursday versus the Senators.

Chinakhov notched two assists, three shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov returned after a one-game absence with an upper-body injury. The winger set up goals by Kirill Marchenko and Dmitri Voronkov as those three forwards were united for the second time this season to form the Blue Jackets' second line. Chinakhov has nine points over his last nine contests and is up to 26 points, 85 shots on net, 36 hits and a minus-1 rating through 41 outings overall.

Chinakhov (upper body) is set to play Saturday against San Jose, according to Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov missed Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Ottawa because of the injury. He has 14 goals, 24 points and 82 shots in 40 contests this season. Chinakhov's projected to play on the second line alongside Dmitri Voronkov and Kirill Marchenko.

Chinakhov (upper body) injury won't play Tuesday versus the Senators, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov was injured by a high stick in Saturday's game versus the Lightning. The severity of the injury wasn't specified, but he will miss at least one game. Emil Bemstrom figures to enter the lineup, while Jack Roslovic and Kirill Marchenko are in line for bigger minutes Tuesday.

Chinakhov won't return to Saturday's game against Tampa Bay because of an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov recorded one hit in 8:40 of ice time before exiting the contest. Going into Saturday's action, he had 14 goals and 24 points in 39 outings in 2023-24. If Chinakhov isn't available for Tuesday's game in Ottawa, then Kirill Marchenko might serve in an expanded role, and Emil Bemstrom is likely to draw back into the lineup.