Game 1 — @ PPG Paints Arena

The Penguins pushed through with extra time to tackle the Blue Jackets, by the final score of 3-2.

James Neal opened the scoring for the game and the Jackets with his first goal in the Union Blue. The power play goal came minutes into the second period. The snipe was supported by Jack Roslovic.

Jake Lizotte evened the game with his first of the preseason; Jonathan Gruden and Jamie DeVane had the helpers.

Nick Blankenburg got the Jackets another power play for his first of the preseason. Kirill Marchenko and Victor Rask got the assists. This was the final Columbus goal, both coming in the second period and on the powerplay. Special teams win. Closing the deal, not the speciality.

Corey Andonovski evened the game with 55 seconds remaining in regulation for his first of the preseason. Samuel Poulin and Valeri Puustinen had the apples.

Jason Zucker flicked the biscuit over the Columbus goalie with 3 minutes left in OT. Marcus Petterson and Rickard Rakell had the helpers.

Filip Lindberg stopped 14 of 15 in the first half of the game; Casey DeSmith stopped 12 of 13.

Pavel Cajan started the game, stopping 12 of 13 shots; Nolan Lalonde stopped 19 of 21 shots.


CBJ THREE STARS OF THE GAME

1. James Neal — PPG (1); 19:14 TOI

2. Nick Blankenburg — PPG (1), 24:38 TOI

3. Pavel Cajan — 12 saves; 31:05 TOI; 92.3 SV%


Game 2 — @ Nationwide Arena

Home cooking and a full superstar roster led the Jackets over the Penguins, with a final score of 5-1.

Justin Danforth opened the scoring with a tip goal for his first preseason goal. Jake Christiansen and Jakub Voracek had the helpers.

Patrik Laine’s shot is here for a one timer in the preseason. His first was a smooth passer from Andrew Peeke; Johnny Gaudreau got the secondary assist and his first point as a Blue Jacket.

Voracek pots the team’s third power play goal of the preseason for a 3-0 lead. His first goal of the preseason was dished from Danforth and Johnny Jacket.

Gustav Nyquist wrists his first of the preseason from Voracek and Samuel Knazko, the defensive prospect acquired in the Anderson trade.

Jordan Frasca snaps the shoutout with his first preseason goal; Danton Heinen and Jack St. Ivany had the assists.

Danforth’s second goal of the game was the club’s 4th power play goal of the preseason. Gaudreau and Adam Boqvist had the apples.

CBJ THREE STARS OF THE GAME

1. Jakub Voracek — goal (1), 2 assists (2), 14:13 TOI

2. Justin Danforth — 2 goals (2), assist (1), 2 PIM, 55% FO, 14:33 TOI

3. Johnny Gaudreau — 3 assists (3), 2PIM, +1, 17:24 TOI



P3 - BuffaGoat

The Buffalo Sabres a riding a high with the continuing development of their prospects, trust in coaching and management is great; and they had some decent additions in the summer to ensure depth to their roster.

Goaltender Eric Comrie comes on a healthy deal along with defenseman Ilya Lybushukin. Craig Anderson and Vinnie Hinistroza return. Riley Sheahan is back. Owen Power is here for the whole year. Matthew Savoie is a great add in the draft. A top six center for sure. The shocking move was snagging Kale Clague off Montreal. Great add.

Drake Caggiula and Dustin Tokarski went to Pittsburgh; Will Butcher and Colin MIller went to Dallas; Mark Jankowski went to Nashville; Mark Pysyk went to Detroit; Aaron Dell went to San Jose; and John Hayden went to Seattle. All free agent departures.

More has gone out the door, but younger blood is here. And that is what both teams are going with tonight.

Voracek—Roslovic—Marchenko
Luoto—Johnson—Fix-Wolansky
Robinson—Kuraly—Bemstrom
Pyyhita—Richards—Meyer

Gavrikov—Gubdranson
Mateychuk—Jiricek
Svozil—Peeke

Tarasov
Graves

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