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CBJ PG64 @ New Jersey Devils — Road Rage via Bratt Pack |
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The road woes of the Columbus Blue Jackets continues as Jesper Bratt’s three-point performances propels the New Jersey Devils to a 5-3 regulation victory at the Rick in Newark, New Jersey.
Period I
Nico Hischer tipped the puck under the armpit of Elvis Merzlikins from a Jesper Bratt point shot for his 27th of the year. Luke Hughes, former teammate of Kent Johnson, had the secondary assist.
Paul Cotter broke through the Columbus defense off the breakaway unassisted for his 14th of the campaign.
Jesper Bratt ripped one late in the first from deadline add Cody Glass for his 18th of his year.
Period II
Mathieu Olivier continued his career season for his 14th of the campaign off the Mateychuk shot; Kent Johnson had the secondary Apple.
Kirill Marchenko brought the road club to within one off the backhand for his 25th of the regular season from Adam Fantilli and Zach Werenski.
Timo Meier answered back with the eventual game winner for his 18th of the year from Stefan Nosen and Brian Dummolin.
Period III
Luke Hughes got a quick one just 26 seconds into the final frame for his sixth of the season from Glass and Bratt.
Olivier recorded his second of the evening and 15th of the regular season from captain Boone Jenner.
Goaltenders
Jakob Markstrom stopped 17 of 20 shots faced for a 0.850 save percentage.
Elvis Merzlikins allowed 5 goals on 28 shots faced for a 0.821 save percentage.
Players to Watch
New Jersey — Jesper Bratt had a goal and two assists.
Columbus — Mathieu Olivier continued his career year with 2 even strength goals.
CBJ Three Stars of the Game
1. Mathieu Olivier — 2 goals (15)
2. Kirill Marchenko — goal (25)
3. Denton Mateychuk— assist (3)
Next Gameday
At home for the second and final meeting with the Vegas Golden Knights.
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