The Columbus Blue Jackets gave their home crowd a thrill as Kirill Marchenko, the 22-year-old Russian forward, potted a pair of goals to help secure a 6-5 NHL regular season victory against the Edmonton Oilers in Columbus.
The February 25 game stayed tight throughout, with the Blue Jackets pulling ahead in a pulsating finish to claim the win over their Western Conference visitors.
Marchenko joined teammates Boone Jenner, Patrick Laine, and Jack Roslovich, who struck twice, in the scoring frenzy for Columbus. Edmonton’s scoring burst came from Connor McDavid, Warren Foegle, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman, who added another goal to his tally.
Columbus snapped a short losing spell by collecting their first win in three outings, while Edmonton halted a modest two-game unbeaten run with the loss.
Marchenko’s goals against the Oilers pushed his season total to 15 and 16, marking a standout scoring run for the young forward who has already contributed a helper in 36 appearances this campaign.
Separately, Anthony Radman — formerly the representative linked to the Artur Beterbiev world champion camp — has reportedly advanced discussions with boxing authorities about a potential showdown. The reports, associated with the World Boxing Council, the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Organization, indicate negotiations to stage a bout with Dmitry Bivol, who currently holds the WBA belt. These updates come as boxing circles monitor the evolving plans for a high-profile clash, described in industry coverage and official statements from sanctioning bodies. (attribution: boxing press, WBC/IBF/WBO)