CHINNY BACK IN COLUMBUS

Egor Chinakhov is facing his former team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, for the third time since being acquired by the Penguins on December 29, 2025. Prior to the trade, Chinakhov scored three goals, tallied three assists and recorded six points in 29 games played with the Blue Jackets in 2025-26. After arriving in Pittsburgh, Chinakhov registered 36 points (18G-18A) in 43 games with the Penguins to close out the season. 

Since December 29, 2025, Chinakhov ranks third on the Penguins in goals (19), tied for third in points (38) and tied for fourth in assists (19):

Penguins Goal Leaders Since Dec. 29, 2025

Season                               GP             G             A          PTS

Anthony Mantha              44              21          18           39

Rickard Rakell                   47             20           18         38

Egor Chinakhov                47             19          19         38

Bryan Rust                        38             15          19         34

Evgeni Malkin                  34             13           23         36

Tommy Novak                 49              13         16          29