Chinakhov scored twice and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov scored twice in the third period, including once on the power play. He also picked up an assist in the first period on Kirill Marchenko's opening tally. The big game snapped a four-game skid for Chinakhov, who continues to see middle-six usage on a line with Marchenko and Dmitri Voronkov. Chinakhov has five goals, three helpers, 29 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 18 appearances this season.

Chinakhov posted a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-2 win against the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov ended up with an impressive plus-3 rating, along with a shot on goal and a blocked shot in his 13:55 of ice time across 17 shifts. It was his first multi-point performance since notching two assists in a win over the Predators at Nationwide Arena on Oct. 20, 2022. He'll look to carry over the momentum into Wednesday's home game against the Canadiens.

Chinakhov scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

He wheeled out of the corner and snapped the puck past Tristan Jarry in the final minute of the first period to give Columbus an early 2-1 lead. Chinakhov had been held off the scoresheet in his first four games of the season after missing the first few weeks with a back issue, and while the 2020 first-round pick has yet to find much success in the NHL with 12 goals and 28 points in his first 97 games, he has both the skill and the opportunity with the Blue Jackets to heat up quickly.

Chinakhov was called up from AHL Cleveland on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov began the campaign on the injured/non-roster list because of a back issue, but he was activated and sent to Cleveland on Oct. 25. In the AHL, he's supplied three goals and four points in three contests this season, leading to his promotion. Chinakhov might get a chance to make his NHL season debut Saturday as a part of Columbus' bottom six.

Chinakhov (back) was activated off the injured/non-roster list and assigned to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov sustained a back strain during training camp, but it seems he's now able to play. The 22-year-old had 13 points in 30 contests with Columbus and eight points in seven outings with AHL Cleveland in 2022-23. Although he hasn't done much yet at the top level, Chinakhov was selected with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.

Chinakhov (back) was placed on the injured/non-roster list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov was sidelined by a back strain during training camp. A timetable for his return is currently unclear. Once he is healthy, Chinakhov will probably be assigned to AHL Cleveland.

Chinakhov missed his third straight day of training camp Saturday because of a back strain, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov is regarded as being day-to-day. He had four goals and 13 points in 30 outings with Columbus last season. Chinakhov also scored three goals and eight points in seven outings with AHL Cleveland.

Chinakhov signed a one-year contract extension with Columbus on Tuesday worth $800,000, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov has recorded three goals and eight points in seven AHL contests for Cleveland this season. In 30 outings with Columbus this campaign, the 22-year-old forward has 13 points, 44 shots on goal and 27 hits.

Chinakhov (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday and assigned to AHL Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Chinakhov, who has missed the past 29 games, will finally get to return to action and shake off some rust with the Monsters at the minor-league level. He has provided 13 points, 44 shots on goal and 27 hits in 30 games this season.

Chinakhov (ankle) took part in Tuesday's practice and is making progress, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unfortunately, it remains unclear when Chinakhov will be ready to return to the lineup. He has been out since Dec. 19 due to a high-ankle sprain. Chinakhov has registered 13 points, 44 shots on goal and 27 hits in 30 games this season.