In Columbus, the Blue Jackets’ Patrik Laine scored with 1:49 gone in extra time on Thursday night to help Columbus bounce back for a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders. New York’s Martin Barzal had tied the game, 2-2, … Continue reading
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Laine wins it for Columbus in OT over Kraken
In Columbus, Patrik Laine scored with 2:16 gone in extra time to give the Blue Jackets a 2-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night. “It felt awesome,” Laine said. “It’s always nice to get the OT winner, but … Continue reading
Columbus rout Coyotes, 8-2
In Columbus, Alexandre Texier and Oliver Bjorkstrand (first of two goals) scored in the first period to give the Blue Jackets a 2-0 lead over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday. That was probably the good news for Arizona. “It was … Continue reading
Jenner named captain of Blue Jackets, replaces Foligno
Boone Jenner was named captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The 28-year-old forward replaces Nick Foligno, who was traded last season. Jenner had been an alternate captain since 2015-16. “I’m very excited to wear the ‘C’ for the … Continue reading
Merzlikins signs five-year, $27 million extension with Blue Jackets
Elvis Merzlikins signed a five-year, $27 million contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday that begins next season. It has an average annual value of $5.4 million. The 27-year-old goalie will play the final season of a two-year … Continue reading
Dubois to honor Kivlenieks by changing to jersey No. 80 for Jets
Pierre-Luc Dubois will wear No. 80 with the Winnipeg Jets this season to honor former teammate Matiss Kivlenieks, who died July 4. Kivlenieks, a goalie who wore No. 80 for the Columbus Blue Jackets, died in a fireworks accident. He was … Continue reading
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