A strong first two periods helped the Blue Jackets survive a third-period push from the Sharks before van Riemsdyk found the empty net.
The Blue Jackets’ first game without Sean Monahan couldn’t have gone much better Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. More:Columbus Blue ... thought did tonight." Elvis Merzlikins (28 saves ...
Merzlikins made 18 saves in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks. The 30-year-old netminder took a shutout into the third period, but Tyler Toffoli was able to bang home the rebound on a Macklin Celebrini shot to spoil it.
James van Riemsdyk scored twice, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Kent Johnson scored and added an assist, and Adam Fantilli scored the other goal for the Blue Jackets,
Zach Werenski’s assist on Fantilli’s goal extended his home point streak to 18 games, tying Brian Leetch for the sixth-longest streak by a defenseman. The NHL record is held by Bobby Orr, who recorded points in 25 consecutive home games during the 1974-75 season.
Jason Newland is the Site Editor and Reporter for the Columbus Blue Jackets team site with The Hockey News. A resident of Columbus, Jason has spent 10 years writing about the Blue Jackets and in his spare time hangs with his son Trevor, plays softball, and watches all sports. You can follow him at @F1reTheCannon.
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Philadelphia Flyers' Owen Tippett, right, scores the game-winning goal against Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins during overtime in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Philadelphia.
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