Round 2 Game 5 Quickcap: Blue Jackets go down in wild finish, trail series 3-2

Blue Jackets fall 4-3, trail best-of-seven series 3-2.

By William Chase@willgchase May 4, 2019, 10:06pm EDT

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins

It was a Game 5 in Boston Saturday night, with each team, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Boston Bruins, looking to leave for Nationwide Arena with a series lead.

First Period

Three penalties, with two power plays going to Boston. But no score after one period. Cut down the penalties guys, but no harm no foul.

0-0 after one and a perfect example why we need to always look at more than shot totals…

Shots: 9 (BOS) - 8 (#CBJ)
Attempts: 13 (BOS) - 10 (CBJ)

But oh my where those shots are coming from…Jackets have work to do. pic.twitter.com/sTWy6dBS4n
— Alison (@AlisonL) May 5, 2019

Second Period

Boston started the scoring first, David Krejci trickling one past Sergei Bobrovsky just 1:39 into the second period.

#CBJ trail 1-0 after two. Found some offensive footing in middle frame, still need to push for dangerous looks if they really want to test Rask.

Jackets at 5v5 with:

52.78% of attempts
54.55% of scoring chances
25% (1) of high-danger attempts
49% of expected goals

Shot maps: pic.twitter.com/UkxHgDPujz
— Alison (@AlisonL) May 5, 2019

Third Period

Brad Marchand scores. Boo.

Seth Jones got the Blue Jackets on the board, after an initial no goal call on the ice, but video review reversed the ruling. However, Boston responded on a 2-on-1 that resulted in the Bruins regaining the two-goal lead.

And then literal all scoring hell broke loose. A work in GIFs to tell the tale.

Seth Jones.