If not for the team’s offensive drought in March, Marchenko certainly would have been a point-per-game player for the first time in his career. Last season, we saw that Marchenko had the potential to establish himself as a legitimate first-line player. This season, we saw it come to fruition.
Perhaps he was just ready to pop, or maybe it was Dean Evason or Sean Monahan. Perhaps it was a combination of all of those things. He was arguably the most consistent forward night in and night out and ended the season with a whopping +29, which was tied for 17th in the league.
Marchenko hit the 30-goal mark this season, a milestone almost no one is surprised he hit. The bigger question may be this: How high can he go? As this team matures and as players like Fantilli and Johnson come into their own, Marchenko’s ceiling could go even higher.
2024-25 Stats
Games: 79
Goals: 31
Assists: 43
Points: 74
Plus/Minus: +29
PIM: 20
5v5 Corsi%: 52.46
5v5 Fenwick%: 52.45
5v5 O-Zone Start %: 61.92
Contract
Marchenko is signed through the 2026-2027 season at a $3.85m AAV.
High Point
A hat trick and an assist against Nashville on April 1st propelled the Jackets to an 8-4 win. He also passed the 30-goal mark in this game.
Low Point
After being struck by a puck, Kirill missed three games with a broken jaw. He ended up coming back from injury early and played with his mouth wired shut.
Report Card
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Marchy is a fan favorite, known for his charming smile and happy-go-lucky attitude. He’s also a nightmare on the ice. After several difficult years as Blue Jacket fans, it was great to see several players take a big step forward, and Kirill Marchenko led the pack.