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Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets Wrap - Columbus Wins 3-1

The Flames came up short Friday against the Blue Jackets, falling 3-1.

Columbus won as a +226 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Columbus got goals from Patrik Laine, Eric Robinson, and Sean Kuraly in the victory. Laine opened the scoring at 1:02 of the first period.

Elvis Merzlikins turned in a 19-save effort for the Blue Jackets.

Calgary got a goal from Michael Stone in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Jacob Markstrom stopped 24 of 26 shots for the Flames, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Columbus scored 0 times on 7 chances on the power play, while Calgary went 0-for-5 with the man advantage.

Calgary outshot Columbus 32-27 in the game.

Columbus heads into a battle against the Kings. Calgary, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.