Columbus Blue Jackets Beat Bruins 5-1

The Columbus Blue Jackets secured a dominant 5-1 victory over the struggling Boston Bruins, marked by a three-goal first period, including two short-handed goals by Mathieu Olivier and Justin Danforth. Dmitri Voronkov and James van Riemsdyk also contributed to the scoring, while Elvis Merzļikins made 29 saves in goal for Columbus. This win snapped a streak of seven losses in eight games for the Blue Jackets, who showcased balanced scoring and a strong defensive performance. The Bruins, on the other hand, faced increasing pressure on coach Jim Montgomery after their third consecutive loss, and they could only manage one goal from Charlie Coyle. Despite outshooting the Blue Jackets, Boston went 1-for-6 on the power play and struggled to capitalize on opportunities. The Blue Jackets will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming home game against Tampa Bay.