Kirill Marchenko Out vs. Blackhawks Due to Illness; Expected Back Feb. 26

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko (illness) will not play Wednesday against the Blackhawks. Marchenko was initially considered a game-time decision but did not participate in warmups, confirming his absence. As a result, Danton Heinen is expected to remain in the lineup. Marchenko is presumably expected to recover and be available when the Blue Jackets' schedule resumes on February 26 versus the Bruins.