Genuinely. Another long 82 game season is in the books for my time with Hockeybuzz and proudly reacting and observing the fandom we enjoy for the Columbus Blue Jackets. This has not been the best season for the team, but now we continue on the path of hope with potentially the best young core in hockey.

The Blue Jackets defeat the Hurricane by the final score of 6-3 on the back of Zach Werenski’s four point night to close the book on Jeff Rimer’s career.

Period I

Passing three and a half minutes into the game, rookie Luca Del Bel Belluz (LDBB) got his first career goal in his debut game. His wrister was aided by Mikkael Pyyhita and Zach Werenski.

Werenski added to the home team lead with his 10th of the season. Cole Sillinger got his career high season in points with his 32nd point of the season. Kirill Marchenko also continued his selfless season with assist number 19.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi, my Carolina player to watch, registered his 12th goal of the campaign. His goal ended the shutout hopes for Rimer’s retirement game. The Finn’s goal was assisted by Maxime Comtois, his first point in his first game with the Canes. Stefan Nosen had the secondary assist.

Teuvo Teravainen recorded potted the Canes’ tiemaker . His 24th of the year was assisted by Kotkaniemi and Brent Burns.

James Malatesta answered back with the tiebreaker in the final minute. His second of his young career was assisted by enforcers Mathieu Olivier and Sean Kuraly.

Period II

Teravainen brought the game back to even on the powerplay for his 25th of the season. Burns and Nosen had the apples.

Johnny Hockey got the eventual game winner for his 12th of the season. Justin Danforth and Werenski got the helpers.

Period III

Alex Nylander opened the third period 47 seconds in for his career high 11th goal of the year. Erik Gudbranson and Ivan Provorov had the apples.

Werenski potted the final minute goal for his second of the night and 11th of the season. Olivier and Gudbranson had the final assists.

Players to Watch

Carolina — Jepseri Kotkaniemi had a goal and assist for 12 goals and 15 assists on the campaign.

Columbus — Gavin Brindley played 12:20 in his NHL debut.

Goaltenders

Spencer Martin allowed 6 goals on 25 shots for a 0.760 save percentage.

Jet Greaves stopped 38 shots of 41 faced for a 0.927 save percentage.

CBJ THREE STARS OF THE GAME

1. Zach Werenski — 2 goals (11), 2 assists (46)

2. Luca Del Bel Belluz — first career goal

3. Johnny Gaudreau — GWG (12)

Join the Discussion: » 0 Comments » Post New Comment

» Be the GM — Jiricek

» CBJ Hockey Fights Cancer Night Goes High Scoring

» Hit List - Johnson, Lindstrom, Jiricek, Olivier  

» CBJ G17 @ Montreal Canadiens — On the Road Again

» CBJ G16 v Pittsburgh Penguins — Crosby Watch; Letang Illness