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Winnipeg Falls 4-1 to Blue Jackets - Recap

Patrik Laine scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets over Winnipeg 4-1 on Friday at Canada Life Centre.

The Blue Jackets were a +178 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 6.5.

Columbus got goals from Patrik Laine(2), Gustav Nyquist, and Erik Gudbranson in the victory. Laine opened the scoring at 6:48 of the first period.

Joonas Korpisalo turned in a 37-save effort for the Blue Jackets.

Winnipeg got a goal from Pierre-Luc Dubois in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

David Rittich stopped 22 of 26 shots for the Jets, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

On the power play, Columbus went 0-for-3, while the Jets were 1-for-5 with the man advantage.

Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to Winnipeg by a margin of 38-26.

Columbus heads into a battle against the Red Wings. Winnipeg, meanwhile, will have their next action against Anaheim.