nhl Game Recap
Recap - Blue Jackets Defeat New Jersey 2-1
New Jersey was unable to break down Elvis Merzlikins on Friday, firing 38 shots but scoring only 1 times in a 2-1 loss against the Blue Jackets.
Columbus won as a +203 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Columbus got goals from Eric Robinson, and Boone Jenner in the victory. Jenner opened the scoring at 10:04 of the first period.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 37 of 38 New Jersey shots in the victory.
Alexander Holtz scored for the Devils, finding the net behind Elvis Merzlikins.
New Jersey got a 26-stop effort from Akira Schmid in the loss.
On the power play, Columbus went 0-for-3, while the Devils were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to New Jersey by a margin of 38-28.
Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hurricanes. The Devils will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Buffalo.