Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Earns assist in return Saturday

Marchenko provided an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Marchenko underwent jaw surgery Feb. 3, but he was able to make a fairly quick return despite being labeled out indefinitely at the time. His return will bolster the Blue Jackets' top six and power play moving forward. He'll get to continue building on a career year that has already seen him produce 56 points (16 on the power play), 145 shots on net, 40 hits and a plus-32 rating over 54 appearances.