nhl Game Recap
Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Wrap - Boston Wins 4-0
Columbus couldn't break through the Boston defense on Friday, failing to score on Linus Ullmark in a 4-0 loss at Nationwide Arena.
Bettors who backed the Bruins were rewarded as -144 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.5.
Boston got goals from Charlie Coyle, David Pastrnak, Matt Grzelcyk, and Jake DeBrusk in the victory. Grzelcyk opened the scoring at 8:43 of the first period.
Linus Ullmark stopped 30 of 30 Columbus shots in the victory.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 25 of 29 shots for the Blue Jackets, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Boston scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Columbus went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to Boston by a margin of 35-30.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Penguins. The Blue Jackets will aim to get back on the winning track at New Jersey.