Upper-Body Injury Keeps Marchenko Out for Friday's Game

Kirill Marchenko (upper body) will remain sidelined for the Columbus Blue Jackets' home game against Pittsburgh on Friday, as reported by Mark Scheig. This marks his third consecutive missed game due to a muscle tightening up during Monday's morning skate. In his absence, Kent Johnson and Cole Sillinger played on the right side of Columbus' top six against Toronto on Wednesday. The 25-year-old forward's next opportunity to return to the lineup is Monday in New Jersey.