nhl Game Recap
Recap - Senators Defeat Columbus 3-2
It came down to a shootout and Anton Forsberg foiled the opposition in a 3-2 victory for Ottawa over Columbus Thursday.
Ottawa won as a -136 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Ottawa got goals from Tim Stuetzle, and Claude Giroux in the victory. Giroux opened the scoring at 7:25 of the third period.
Anton Forsberg turned in a 35-save effort for the Senators.
Boone Jenner, and Alexander Nylander scored for the Blue Jackets, finding the net behind Anton Forsberg.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 35 of 37 shots for the Blue Jackets, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Ottawa scored 0 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Columbus went 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Columbus outshot Ottawa 37-36 in the game.
Ottawa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Islanders. The Blue Jackets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. San Jose.