Through 53 total games, Marchenko has found the back of the net 21 times and tallied 34 helpers. He has averaged 2.71 shots on goal per game and added 39 hits and 26 blocks.

Marchenko is in his third NHL season and having a career year at just 24 years old. He has 21 goals through 53 games, which is two short of his career high of 23.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kirill Marchenko scored three goals for his third career hat trick and added an assist, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Nashville Predators 8-4 on Tuesday night.

The Blue Jackets’ streak of not going to arbitration remains intact. Just one day after re-signing forward Kent Johnson, forward Kirill Marchenko agreed to a three-year contract Sunday worth $11 ...

Marchenko, whose previous hat trick was last Jan. 7 versus Carolina, has 13 goals, tied with Boone Jenner for most on the club. “He’s got skills, he’s got size, he’s a great personality ...