nhl Game Recap
Blue Jackets Down Winnipeg 4-3 - Match Report
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored a pair of goals against the Jets as Columbus handed Winnipeg a 4-3 defeat on Wednesday at Nationwide Arena.
Columbus won as a -190 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Oliver Bjorkstrand(2), Seth Jones, and Gustav Nyquist each scored for the Blue Jackets in the victory. Jones opened the scoring for Columbus.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 27 of 30 Winnipeg shots in the victory.
Winnipeg got goals from Neal Pionk, Kyle Connor, and Mason Appleton in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Laurent Brossoit stopped 25 of 29 shots for the Jets, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Columbus scored 1 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Winnipeg went 1-for-2 with the man advantage.
Winnipeg outshot Columbus 30-29 in the game.
Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sabres. The Jets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.