Nikitin (upper-body) is skating this morning.
Nikitin is listed as doubtful for tonight's meeting with the Predators, but his presence on the morning skate suggests that there is a chance that he plays. Wait for an update following the skate.
Nikita Nikitin News
Nikitin (upper-body) is doubtful for Saturday's game.
Nikitin played only 7 minutes and 16 seconds in Thursday's blowout loss to the Blackhawks. He left the game and did not return and will not play on Saturday. With Nikitin out, the Blue Jackets have recalled Frederic St. Denis from Springfield.
Nikitin (lower-body) is expected to return to the Blue Jackets lineup tonight.
Nikitin missed Wednesday's game after being injured in Monday's win vs. Toronto. He will slide in for Tim Erixon who was assigned to Springfield.
CBJ D Nikita Nikitin (lower body) likely to play on Friday
Nikitin could offer a decent streaming option vs. Edmonton if he returns.
Nikitin (lower-body) is out tonight.
Nikitin left Monday's game after playing just 5:36 and did not return. This is a tough break for Nikitin who had a goal and four assists in his last seven games. Dalton Prout will step in on the blueline.
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Blue Jackets head coach Todd Richards said Nikita Niktin will return to lineup tonight. Healthy scratch in past five. Has not decided who comes out.
Nikitin has one assist while averaging 19:53 in six games.
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Nikitin is a healthy scratch today vs. Boston.
With Fedor Tyutin returning from injury, Nikitin will take a seat. Nikitin is a plus-1 with one assist while averaging 21:43 through three games.
CBJ coach Todd Richards: neither Nikita Nikitin or Artem Anisimov are expected to play Thursday in Dallas.
Nikitin is still nursing his lower body injury.
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#CBJ D Cody Goloubef will play, looks like for Nikita Nikitin.
It looks like Nikitin will be a healthy scratch tonight when the Blue Jackets take on the Minnesota Wild. He has three assists and is a plus-2 in his last seven games.
#CBJ D Nikita Niktin will return to lineup tonight. Adrian Aucoin is out.
Nikitin missed Columbus' last game with an undisclosed injury but will return tonight. Nikitin had a great season last year posting 32 points in 61 games, but he has struggled to find his way this season. He has two goals and two assists in 23 games this season.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin will play tonight
Nikitin missed one game with a neck injury but he will return to the lineup tonight when Columbus faces Vancouver. The Blue Jackets have been banged up all season so it is good news that Nikitin was able to make a quick recovery and didn't miss an extended period of time.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin not playing tonight. Not quite ready. Range of motion in neck an issue.
Nikitin took a hard spill into the boards on Sunday against the Avalanche. Nikitin left the game and did not return, the Blue Jackets were hoping to have him back today but that won't be the case. He could be back for Columbus' next game on Thursday.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin (upper body) said he felt good after second straight day skating with team. Hopes to play on Thursday vs. Flames.
Nikitin has missed the Blue Jackets last 3 games but sounds like he will be back tomorrow vs. the Flames. He has 2 assists in 7 games this season and is a -3. He can put up points as he showed us last year 7 G and 25 A in only 54 games. However the +/- will likely be a problem.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin skating today.
Nikitin who was placed on IR with an unspecified injury was back on the ice today. It is unclear when he will return to action but he is getting closer.
#CBJ D Nikita Niktin is expected to play on Thursday after being struck in ankle by puck and missing 3rd period on Tuesday.
Good news for both Nikitin and the Blue Jackets. In 38 games, he has four goals and 22 points.
INJURY UPDATE: #CBJ D Nikita Nikitin has suffered a lower body injury and will not return to tonight's game.
Nikitin could have re-aggravated his previous knee injury. Expect a further update on his status.
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#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin is activated off injured reserve.
Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets. He is expected to draw back into the lineup tonight.
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#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin -- out since Jan. 21 with a knee injury -- likely to play on Tuesday vs. #SJSharks.
Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets.
#CBJ coach Todd Richards says Nikita Nikitin isn't ready to play tomorrow
He's close but likely needs a few more practices. Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets.
Nikitin and Lebda skating, too.
Getting on the ice for practice is a good sign for the injured blue liner. Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets.