The Columbus Blue Jackets lose Kent Johnson for the season with a torn labrum suffered against the New York Rangers. After starting the season, unfairly, in the minors, Johnson has clawed into the middle six by the time the injury came. Johnson was drafted 5th overall in 2021. KJ had 16 points in 42 games.
This is a tough loss for a player that was looking to likely move up the lineup if players were to be unloaded from the roster.
CBJ PG60 @ Chicago Blackhawks — March of the Union
The Columbus Blue Jackets got help from many of the former Central Division players to help defeat the Chicago Blackhawks by the final score of 5-2.
Period I
Alexandre Texier opened the scoring 33 seconds in for his 9th of the season unassisted.
Captain Boone Jenner extended the road team lead in the late stages of the first for his 19th of the year. Zach Werenski and rental Jack Roslovic had the helpers.
Phillip Kurashev got the Hawks’ first goal for his 10th of the year from Connor Bedard and Ryan Donato.
Period II
Enforcer Mathieu Olivier got his second of the season from Zach Werenski.
Cole Sillinger on his four game goal scoring streak for his 11th of the season with the assists to Alex Nylander and Adam Boqvist.
Period III
Donato got his 7th of the year from Kurashev and Alex Vlasic.
Johnny Gaudreau got an empty net goal for his 9th of the season from Roslovic.
Goalies
Arvid Soderblom allowed 4 goals on 30 shots for a 0.867 save percentage.
Elvis Merzlikins allowed 2 goals on 28 shots faced for a 0.929 save percentage.
CBJ THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Zach Werenski — 2 assists (32) +4, 22:13TOI
2. Jack Roslovic — 2 assists (16)
3. Cole Sillinger — goal streak (11)
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