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Recap - Blue Jackets Defeat San Jose 6-4

Adam Boqvist scored a pair of goals against the Sharks as Columbus handed San Jose a 6-4 defeat on Sunday at Nationwide Arena.

Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets were rewarded as -103 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.

Adam Boqvist(2), Sean Kuraly, Jack Roslovic, Cole Sillinger, and Alexandre Texier each scored for the Blue Jackets in the victory. Boqvist opened the scoring for Columbus.

Elvis Merzlikins turned in a 30-save effort for the Blue Jackets.

Nick Bonino, Brent Burns, Tomas Hertl, and Erik Karlsson scored for the Sharks, finding the net behind Elvis Merzlikins.

San Jose got a 24-stop effort from Adin Hill in the loss.

Columbus scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while San Jose went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.

Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to San Jose by a margin of 34-30.

Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Maple Leafs. The Sharks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Calgary.