Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Finishes win with empty-netter
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Marchenko scored an empty-net goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Kraken.
Marchenko has eight goals and 11 assists over his last 13 outings. He'll have to navigate the middle of the campaign without Sean Monahan (wrist), who was placed on injured reserve Thursday and doesn't yet have a clear timeline to return. Adam Fantilli moved up to the top line Thursday. It's a young top six for Columbus, but age is just a number for the 24-year-old Marchenko in a breakout third NHL campaign. He has 18 goals, 46 points, 123 shots on net, 34 hits and a plus-24 rating over 42 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Two helpers against Pens
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Marchenko picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.
After having a hand in a pair of Dmitri Voronkov tallies during regulation, Marchenko beat Tristan Jarry in the shootout to help secure the win. Marchenko hasn't gone two straight games without getting onto the scoresheet since early December, and he's been even hotter over the last few weeks, producing six multi-point performances in the last 10 contests while racking up six goals and 16 points.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Stardom beckons
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Marchenko scored a goal Saturday in a 6-4 win over the Blues.
He was on the left half wall and wired a pass to the crease that deflected off Colton Parayko's stick and through Joel Hofer for a power-play goal. With the goal, Marchenko established career marks in points (43) and power-play points (14) in just 40 games. And he's on pace for his first 200-plus shot season. Marchenko's game has taken a big leap playing with offseason addition Sean Monahan, who is also toying with a career pace. Columbus needs a new star, and it looks like Marchenko is that man.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Lights lamp twice in win
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Marchenko scored two goals in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Hurricanes.
The 24-year-old winger potted Columbus' first two goals on the night, extending a hot streak that has seen Marchenko rack up five multi-point performances in the last seven games of December. He's produced five goals and 13 points during that blistering stretch, and Marchenko's needed only 38 appearances this season to match the career-high 42 points he recorded over 78 games in 2023-24.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Another three-point performance
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Marchenko notched an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Friday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.
Marchenko was one of four Columbus players who recorded multi-point performances in this thumping win, though for the 24-year-old, it was just another day in the office considering how good he's been of late. This three-point effort extended his point streak to seven contests, recording four multi-point efforts and 13 total points (four goals, nine helpers) over that prolific stretch.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Two helpers in Thursday's win
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Marchenko picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
Both points came in the second period as the Blue Jackets grabbed a 3-0 lead. Marchenko has clicked on the top line with Sean Monahan, hitting the scoresheet in four straight games. Additionally, over the last 15 contests, he's erupted for five goals and 17 points with 46 shots on net and a plus-7 rating. Columbus' power play has also sprung to life, bolstering Marchenko's numbers -- the 24-year-old winger has 10 points on the season with the man advantage, and half of that production (one goal, four helpers) has come in his last seven appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Three-game, four-point streak
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Marchenko put up two assists in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Marchenko is on a three-game, four-point scoring streak that includes three helpers. His game has taken a significant step forward this season with 31 points, including 11 goals, in 32 contests. He's also plus-12 on a team with a minus-12 goal differential. Marchenko's step toward stardom makes him a strong fantasy play.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Nabs helper in loss
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Marchenko produced an assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.
Marchenko helped out on a Damon Severson tally. The assist prevented Marchenko from suffering his first three-game slump of the year. The winger was down on the second line amid a lineup shuffle, but his power-play role remains intact. He's now at 10 goals, 15 assists, 63 shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-13 rating over 26 appearances as a breakout star of the Blue Jackets' surprisingly effective offense.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Provides separation in win
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Marchenko scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-4 in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.
Marchenko has racked up four goals and four assists over the last five games. The 24-year-old winger gave the Blue Jackets some breathing room, restoring a two-goal lead midway through the third period. He's up to 10 tallies, 24 points, 61 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-16 rating through 23 appearances this season, mainly in a top-line role. Marchenko is poised to breeze past his 2023-24 production of 23 goals and 42 points over 78 games.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Tallies twice in shootout win
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Marchenko scored two goals on four shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Hurricanes.
Marchenko ended his five-game goal drought with an unassisted goal in the first period. He also sent the game to overtime with a third-period marker. The 24-year-old winger has been consistent and occasionally explosive on offense -- this was his seventh multi-point effort in 20 contests. Marchenko has eight goals, 12 assists, 51 shots on net and a plus-9 rating while filling a top-line role.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Pair of points in loss
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Marchenko scored a goal on five shots and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks.
Marchenko earned his fifth multi-point effort of the year, but it was his first since Oct. 28 versus the Oilers. The 24-year-old winger helped out on a Yegor Chinakhov tally in the first period before scoring a goal of his own in the third. Marchenko is up to six goals, nine helpers, 32 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-3 rating over 14 appearances this season, playing mainly in a top-line role.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Scores in overtime loss
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Marchenko scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Sharks.
Marchenko finally solved Vitek Vanecek midway through the third period, but that goal was it for the Blue Jackets. It was Marchenko's first tally in five games, though he had three assists over his previous four outings. The winger has been pretty consistent so far with five goals, 13 points, 25 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 12 appearances this season. Marchenko should continue to offer strong offense in a top-line role.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Logs power-play helper
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Marchenko notched a power-play assist in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Jets.
Marchenko picked up his third power-play point of the year on a Sean Monahan tally in the second period. The 24-year-old Marchenko hasn't scored in three games, but he has three assists in that span. The winger is up to 12 points, 21 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 10 contests overall -- production strong enough to help him stay in a top-line role.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Two more points Tuesday
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Marchenko scored a goal on seven shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Marchenko produced his third multi-point effort in six appearances this season. He continues to click with Sean Monahan on the top line, and that duo was joined by Cole Sillinger after head coach Dean Evason shuffled up the lines a bit. Marchenko has eight points, 16 shots on net and a plus-6 rating so far, making him a strong depth addition in all formats that focus on offense as long as he remains on the top line and first power-play unit.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Collects three points in win
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Marchenko scored a goal on two shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Avalanche.
Marchenko was involved in the Blue Jackets' last three goals. He scored to put them ahead 4-3 before helping out on tallies by linemates Yegor Chinakhov and Sean Monahan, with the trio combining for nine points. Marchenko has four shots on net in addition to his three points through two games, and his spot on the top line makes him an intriguing option for fantasy. The winger put up 42 points (23 goals, 19 assists) during the 2023-24 campaign while also seeing steady power-play time.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Inks three-year extension
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Marchenko signed a three-year, $3.85 million AAV extension with the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Marchenko has produced back-to-back 20-goal seasons and has established himself as a key member of Columbus' top six. The 24-year-old totaled 23 goals and 42 points while averaging 16:25 of ice time through 78 games during the 2023-24 campaign. If he maintains a role on the top line, he could see a production bump while playing alongside Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Offers helper in loss
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Marchenko notched an assist and fired three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Marchenko helped out on an Erik Gudbranson tally in the first period. With just three points over 10 appearances in March, Marchenko has had a rough month despite sticking in a middle-six role with power-play time. He's at 34 points, 163 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 67 appearances. While there's been obvious growth in his game this season, he still has some room for improvement with consistency.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Should play against Ottawa
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Marchenko (illness) is expected to be available for Thursday's game versus the Senators, Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery reports.
Marchenko missed Tuesday's loss to Montreal due to an illness, but he should return to his usual middle-six role and a spot on one of Columbus' power-play units against Ottawa. He's picked up 17 goals, 32 points and 151 shots through 61 contests this campaign.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Won't play Tuesday
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Marchenko (illness) is not available for Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Marchenko was deemed questionable to play earlier in the day, but he's not able to go. Brendan Gaunce is expected to draw into the lineup with Marchenko sidelined. His next chance to play is Thursday versus the Senators.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Questionable for Tuesday
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Marchenko is dealing with an illness and is questionable for Tuesday's game against Montreal, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Marchenko has put together a solid season for Columbus, registering 17 goals and 15 assists in 61 games played. The 23-year-old will continue to progress with the big club and look to have a breakout season next year. If he plays tonight, Marchenko will be on the second line with Dmitri Voronkov and Trey Fix-Wolansky.
