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Recap - Blue Jackets Defeat Arizona 3-2

The Coyotes came up short Thursday against the Blue Jackets, falling 3-2.

Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets were rewarded as +126 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 5.5.

Oliver Bjorkstrand, Gustav Nyquist, and Emil Bemstrom each scored for the Blue Jackets in the victory. Nyquist opened the scoring for Columbus.

Joonas Korpisalo stopped 31 of 33 Arizona shots in the victory.

Arizona got goals from Jakob Chychrun, and Carl Soderberg in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Darcy Kuemper stopped 30 of 33 shots for the Coyotes, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Columbus scored 1 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Arizona went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Arizona outshot Columbus 33-33 in the game.

Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Avalanche. The Coyotes will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Minnesota.