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Bruins Fall 3-0 Against Columbus - Game Recap

Boston couldn't break through the Columbus defense on Tuesday, failing to score on Elvis Merzlikins in a 3-0 loss at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus was an underdog by +128 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 5.5.

Columbus got goals from Alexander Wennberg, Kevin Stenlund, and Riley Nash in the victory. Wennberg opened the scoring at 13:27 of the first period.

Elvis Merzlikins turned in a 34-save effort for the Blue Jackets.

Boston got a 24-stop effort from Jaroslav Halak in the loss.

On the power play, Columbus went 1-for-2, while the Bruins were 0-for-4 with the man advantage.

Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to Boston by a margin of 34-27.

Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hurricanes. The Bruins will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Pittsburgh.