nhl Game Recap
Minnesota Falls 5-4 to Blue Jackets - Recap
The Blue Jackets earned a 5-4 victory over the Wild on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.
The Blue Jackets were a +205 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.5.
Columbus got goals from Jack Roslovic, Boone Jenner, Justin Danforth, Kent Johnson, and Adam Fantilli in the victory. Danforth opened the scoring at 8:55 of the first period.
Elvis Merzlikins turned in a 24-save effort for the Blue Jackets.
Minnesota got goals from Dakota Mermis, Jonas Brodin, Mats Zuccarello, and Marcus Johansson in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Minnesota got a 49-stop effort from Filip Gustavsson in the loss.
Columbus scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Minnesota went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Columbus outshot Minnesota 54-28 in the game.
Next game, Columbus takes its act home to face Anaheim looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head home to face Edmonton.