Chinakhov produced an assist in Monday's 6-1 win over the Oilers.

Chinakhov (lower body) will be in the lineup Saturday versus Minnesota, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Chinakhov didn't practice Friday due to a lower-body injury, but the team hopes he'll be able to play Saturday against the Wild, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Chinakhov produced a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Wild.

Chinakhov is recovered from an upper-body injury and will be present for the start of training camp, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site on Tuesday.

Chinakhov (upper body) signed a two-year contract extension with the Blue Jackets on Friday.

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

Chinakhov (upper body) is considered week-to-week, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Chinakhov (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Pittsburgh.

Chinakhov (upper body) is expected to miss Friday's contest versus Colorado.