Marchenko (jaw) has been activated off injured reserve Friday, setting the stage for his return Saturday versus Chicago.

Marchenko (jaw) will be evaluated to determine his availability for Saturday's clash against Saturday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site on Wednesday.

Marchenko underwent surgery Monday for a broken jaw, will be out indefinitely and was placed on injured reserve.

Marchenko sustained a broken jaw against the Stars on Sunday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Marchenko scored the overtime winner in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Kings.

Marchenko scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Hurricanes.

Marchenko notched an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Marchenko picked up an assist and then beat Ivan Fedotov in the final round of the shootout to secure a 3-2 win over the Flyers.

Marchenko picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.

Marchenko scored two goals in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Hurricanes.