In Columbus, Ohio, the Blue Jackets had an impressive 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames, extending their points streak to five games. Adam Fantilli was the star of the game with two goals, while Kirill Marchenko, Zach Werenski, and Kent Johnson also contributed to the win. Dimitri Voronkhov had two assists, and goalie Elvis Merzlikins made 27 saves to secure the victory.
The game was intense, with six fighting majors handed out throughout the match. Despite an emotional start for the Flames, who were playing in Columbus for the first time since Johnny Gaudreau’s death, they couldn’t match the Blue Jackets’ intensity. The Flames managed to score through Blake Coleman and Nazem Kadri’s power-play goal, but ultimately fell short.
Werenski’s goal-scoring streak continued, with him now having points in seven consecutive games. His performance has been crucial for the Blue Jackets, as he currently leads NHL defensemen with eight goals this season. The team’s strong defensive play and timely scoring have been key to their recent success.
For the Flames, the loss marks their third straight defeat overall and sixth consecutive loss on the road. Despite their efforts to match the Blue Jackets’ energy, they couldn’t secure the win. Goalie Dustin Wolf made 29 saves and even picked up an assist on Kadri’s goal, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Columbus’ strong performance.
Looking ahead, the Flames will face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, while the Blue Jackets will travel to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks on Sunday. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from recent losses and continue their push towards the playoffs.
