Anisimov did not travel with the team to Montreal because of an illness, but flew on his own this afternoon and he will be back in his regular spot between Artemi Panarin and Patrick Kane.

Anisimov has been out with a torn tricep since November 29th, but will slide back into the lineup tonight vs. the Panthers. He will centre the Blue Jackets’ third line between Alexander Wennberg and Josh Anderson. Prior to getting hurt, Anisimov had six points (2G / 4A) in 16 games.

Anisimov skated for the first time since suffering a torn tricep on November 29th in Nashville. The Blue Jackets are starting to get healthy, but he was originally expected to miss 2-3 months, so don’t expect him back for a couple of weeks at least.

Anisimov suffered the injury in Saturday’s loss to the Predators. Anisimov, who missed seven games earlier this season due to an upper body injury, has recorded two goals and four assists for six points with four penalty minutes in 16 games this season. He will be back in the lineup in late-January/early-February at the earliest.

Anisimov suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday’s and did not return. He played just 10:28 before retiring to the dressing room for the evening. Anisimov is going to be evaluated further and a more detailed injury report should be released.

Anisimov hasn't played since Oct 28th due to a concussion. No word on where he will slot into the lineup.

There's a possibility that Anisimov could return on Friday and will be re-evaluated on Thursday.

Anisimov left Tuesday's game and did not return after being hit by Eric Gryba. Anisimov suffered a concussion on the play and Gryba could face supplementary discipline for the incident. Concussion are hard to predict, but as of right now, the Blue Jackets are hopeful he will miss just one week.

Anisimov missed Thursday's game to be with his wife for the birth of their child. He will return vs. the Wild tomorrow and bring with him six goals and one assist in his last seven games.

Anisimov was expected to miss tonight's game after his wife gave birth to their child this morning. Matt Frattin draws into the lineup.

Anisimov was not at the Blue Jackets morning skate because he is at the hospital with his wife waiting for the birth of their child. There is no official word on whether or not he will play tonight, but he is likely a game-time decision.

Anisimov should be good to go in Columbus' season opener on Friday. He is expected to start the season as the third line centre with Mark Letestu and Blake Comeau.

Anisimov missed the last five games with a concussion. This is a big boost for the Blue Jackets who are in a must-win situation tonight.

Anisimov still appears to be nursing his undisclosed injury.

Anisimov had 8 pts in his last 9 games and had been playing on the first line with Gaborik and Prospal. Gillies doesn't have fantasy value.

Tough loss for the Blue Jackets who have only 6 games left and are knocking on the door of the playoffs.

Anisimov has missed the last three games because of a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup tonight when the Blue Jackets take on Chicago. Anisimov has six goals and two assists in 19 games this season.