The Columbus Blue Jackets managed to put up their highest scoring game at home, including the third career hat-trick from forward Kirill Marchenko. Final score was 8-4 against Nashville in their second and final meeting of the regular season.

Period I

Kirill Marchenko opened the scoring 75 seconds into the game for the winger’s 29th of the regular season courtesy of Zach Werenski.

Adam Fantilli followed up with 15 minutes later on a highlight tic tac toe goal for his career high 23rd goal of the year from Denton Mateychuk and Kent Johnson.

Sean Monahan fired the cannon for third time in the first period a minute and a half later for his 15th with the Blue Jackets. His powerplay goal was supported by Johnson and Werenski.

Filip Forsberg closed the shutout hopes for the winger’s 29th goal of the regular season from Luke Evangelista and Ryan O’Reilly 24 seconds after the Monahan goal.

Period II

Marchy regained the three goal lead for the home team with his first ever 30-goal season; Monny had the loan apple.

Nashville had two goals in 43 seconds to get the Preds into one. Michael Bunting’s 17th of the year was assisted by Fedor Svechkov and Evangelista. Justin Barron had his fifth of the regular season by Jakub Vrana.

Fantilli recorded his second of the night and 24th this season from captain Boone Jenner.

Monahan had his second of the contest and 16th of the year from Marchenko and Jenner.

Dante Fabbro had his seventh this campaign from Fantilli and Johnson.

Period III

Marchenko potted the hat-trick for his 31st and the assists went to Monny and Fabbro.

Jordan Oesterle had his second of the regular season from Cole Smith and Michael McCarron.

Players to Watch

Marchenko had three goals and an assist on the evening.

Zach L’Heureux had a shot, block, and 6 hits in 15:29TOI.

Goaltenders

Elvis Merzlikins allowed 4 goals on 28 shots for a 0.857 save percentage.

Jusse Saros saved 19 of 26 shots for a 0.731 save percentage. Justus Aunnuen allowed one goal on 11 shots for a 0.909 save percentage.

CBJ Three Stars of the Game

1. Kirill Marchenko — 3 goals (31), assist (39)
2. Adam Fantilli — 2 goals (24), assist (23)
3. Sean Monahan — 2 goals (16), 2 assists (32)

Next Game

Thursday evening is the second and final meeting with the Colorado Avalanche.

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