Anisimov will miss his third straight game tonight with an undisclosed injury. The Blue Jackets are on a five game winning streak and could use Anisimov back as soon as possible to help continue their strong play. He has six goals and two assists in 19 games this season.
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Anisimov made a quick recovery from what looked to be like a serious injury as he was taken off the ice on a stretcher last Thursday. Anisimov will play on a line with Calvert and Atkinson. He has four goals and two assists in 15 games this season.
Anisimov suffered a head injury last Thursday vs. Detroit and was rushed to the hospital. It sounds like Anisimov is recovering well from what looked like a serious injury and he won't be out as long as originally expected.
Anisimov was hurt in a scary looking incident last night. Red Wings defenceman Kyle Quincey accidentally hit Anisimov in the face with his elbow as he fell to the ice. Anisimov laid on the ice motionless and was rushed to a local hospital. There is no timetable for his return at this point.
You're only using Anisimov in the deepest of leagues so if this injury persists, we recommend dropping him.
Anisimov finds himself on a more offensively charged line. He has 14 goals and 34 points in 74 games.
Anisimov gets back into the lineup after missing a few games with a shoulder injury.
Anisimov practiced on the third line yesterday and could be an option to draw back in. He scored 14 goals and 33 points in 69 games before getting hurt.
Anisimov practiced on the third line this afternoon and could be an option to draw back in. He scored 14 goals and 33 points in 69 games before getting hurt.
Anisimov will miss his second consecutive game due to a shoulder injury. He scored 14 goals and 33 points in 69 games before getting hurt.
Anisimov did not practice today and is expected to miss a few games. He scored 14 goals and 33 points in 69 games before getting hurt.
Anisimov left the ice after absorbing a big check in the second period. Considering the importance of this game, his absence is somewhat telling.
Anisimov moves back up to the top line -- where he showed so much success earlier in the season. He has eight goals and 25 points through 49 games.
Anisimov has been relegated to fourth line duties in recent games which is probably not the best place for him. Expect him to get a look with Marian Gaborik at some point during the game.
Anisimov moves down to the fourth line. The skilled center is pointless over his past nine games so this demotion is likely a wake-up call.
Anisimov practiced with his usual line and appears to be over his sickness. The former 2nd round pick is likely to increase his points totals for the third consecutive season.
Apparently Anisimov is ill and will not play tonight. Mike Rupp takes his place in the lineup.
Rangers trainer Jim Ramsey was still tending to Anisimov late into the third period but it appears the winger is OK. Anisimov has five goals and 17 points in 25 games as he look to improve his point totals for the third consecutive season. Don't expect him to miss any playing time.
Anisimov moves up to the top line with Wojtek Wolski on the IR.
Anisimov was held out of practice yesterday due to a sore neck but is scheduled to play tonight. He has yet to miss a regular season game due to injury.