Blue Jackets activate Jenner, Marchenko from IR

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated forwards Boone Jenner and Kirill Marchenko from injured reserve, the team announced Friday.

Jenner has missed the first 56 games of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury during training camp. Marchenko suffered a broken jaw Feb. 2 against the Dallas Stars, and he missed Columbus' last three games before the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

Marchenko lined up in his typical right wing spot alongside Dmitry Voronkov and Adam Fantilli at Friday's practice, according to team reporter Jeff Svoboda. Jenner appears set to make his season debut on the left wing with Cole Sillinger and Kent Johnson.

Jenner tallied 22 goals and 35 points in 58 games last season. The Blue Jackets captain is Columbus' all-time leader in games played, and the 31-year-old ranks third in franchise goals and points.

Marchenko has enjoyed a breakout campaign with 21 goals, 55 points, and a plus-31 rating in 53 contests. The 24-year-old leads Columbus in goals and plus/minus.

The Blue Jackets also announced forwards Kevin Labanc and Owen Sillinger are out for the rest of the season. Labanc underwent shoulder surgery Feb. 18, and Sillinger has a knee injury.

Labanc scored two goals and 12 points in 34 games. Sillinger made his NHL debut Jan. 9 for his only game with the Blue Jackets this season.

The Blue Jackets return to action Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks.