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After scary incident, Jackets’ Anisimov likely to play Friday

Artem Anisimov

Columbus Blue Jackets’ Artem Anisimov (42), of Russia, moves the puck against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/ Mike Munden)

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Talk about your speedy recoveries.

Just one week after a scary collision that sent him to hospital, Columbus forward Artem Anisimov is likely to return to the lineup Friday when the Jackets travel to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks.

“It looks like he’s going to be in the lineup,” Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards told the Columbus Dispatch. “We still have the morning skate but I’m planning on him playing.”

The 24-year-old Russian was hurt during the Jackets’ 3-2 win over the Red Wings last Thursday after getting tangled with Detroit defensemen Ian White and Kyle Quincey.

Anisimov tripped over White and fell to the ice and, as he was falling, Quincey also tumbled to the ice and his elbow came down on Anismov’s head.

The end result was a frightening scene, captured here:

Anisimov spent the night at Detroit Medical Center and flew back to Columbus on Friday.

According to the Dispatch, he skated on a line with wingers Matt Calvert and Cam Atkinson today, saying he felt good, but wanted to wait for tomorrow’ morning skate before declaring himself fit to return.