Seth Jones scored for the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins stopped 25 shots for Columbus, which is winless in its last eight games (0-7-1). It’s just embarrassing for us and our organization,’’ Merzlikins said.
Tampa Bay trails after the first period, ties it late in the second and takes charge with a two-goal third for a 3-1 victory.
The CBJ goalie also made stops on Barclay Goodrow and Brayden Point in the opening minutes before having some free time late in the period, as the Lightning didn't get a shot on goal in the last 11:34 of the frame. That allowed Columbus to take a 1-0 lead when given a power play near the midway point of the frame. Patrik Laine protected the puck and got it Bjorkstrand, who teed up Jones at the top of the zone for a slap shot that deflected off the stick of Alex Killorn and past goalie Curtis McE...
No | Player | Pos |
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60 | C | |
81 | D | |
71 | C | |
20 | RW | |
79 | C | |
12 | RW | |
19 | LW | |
37 | C | |
77 | D | |
9 | C | |
7 | RW | |
17 | LW | |
86 | RW | |
14 | LW | |
27 | D | |
35 | G | |
31 | G | |
18 | LW | |
21 | C | |
44 | D | |
58 | D | |
2 | D | |
98 | D | |
91 | RW | |
67 | C | |
88 | G |