nhl Game Recap
Blue Jackets vs Devils Final: 4-3 - Recap
It came down to a shootout and Joonas Korpisalo foiled the opposition in a 4-3 victory for Columbus over New Jersey Sunday.
The Blue Jackets were a +120 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Columbus got goals from Oliver Bjorkstrand, Patrik Laine, and Boone Jenner in the victory. Bjorkstrand opened the scoring at 11:55 of the first period.
Joonas Korpisalo turned in a 36-save effort for the Blue Jackets.
New Jersey got goals from Dougie Hamilton, Andreas Johnsson, and Dawson Mercer in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 23 of 26 shots for the Devils, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Columbus scored 1 times on 2 chances on the power play, while New Jersey went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to New Jersey by a margin of 39-26.
Next game, Columbus takes its act on the road to face Colorado looking for another win. For New Jersey, they head on the road to face Anaheim.