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The Columbus Blue Jackets took the ice Saturday night looking for their seventh straight game with a point. Extending that streak would mean the Jackets crawled above .500, but they would have to do it facing a multitude of injuries, most recently including Cam Atkinson (out until after Christmas with a lower body injury).
The New Jersey Devils, meanwhile, gave Gilles Senn his first career start in net. Facing an opponent with no experience, the Jackets had to take advantage.
Here’s what happened.
First Period
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice in the first period. Bjorkstrand now has five goals in his last four games.
1-0 #CBJ
— Alison (@AlisonL) December 22, 2019
Jones Jenner Bjorkstrand
Not on the score sheet, but nifty effort from Nyquist to retain possession in the neutral zone pic.twitter.com/A8lr2iiKt9
…but Bjorkstrand can, again.
— Alison (@AlisonL) December 22, 2019
2-0 #CBJ pic.twitter.com/oq7Tz6CtSj
Before the period ended, Will Butcher cut the lead to 2-1. New Jersey was in the game.
Second Period
Vladislav Gavrikov scored the lone goal as the Jackets took control.
3-1 #CBJ
— Alison (@AlisonL) December 22, 2019
Gavrikov started the breakout and ended the rush by putting the puck in the net. pic.twitter.com/ZJVGbD1dFU
Third Period
A shorthanded goal by Zach Werenski and a shorthanded goal by Gus Nyquist saw this one out with little fanfare.
4-1 #CBJ
— Alison (@AlisonL) December 22, 2019
Werenski with the short-handed goal pic.twitter.com/Yal9Z0EIds
Final
Columbus Blue Jackets 5 New Jersey Devils 1
Up Next
The Jackets face off against the New York Islanders on the island. Faceoff is Monday at 7:00 EST.
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