Columbus Blue Jackets Weekly Notebook: Strong Start Has Team Well-Positioned

Columbus Blue Jackets Weekly Notebook: Strong Start Has Team Well-Positioned

By Michael Harrison

November 27, 2024 at 04:18 PM

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a successful Thanksgiving week, securing three consecutive wins before a Saturday setback. The team now sits tied for fourth in their division with 24 points and a 12-7 record.

Recent Highlights:

  • Beat Buffalo Sabres 7-4 with five different scorers and Jack Roslovic notching two goals and an assist
  • Shutout Winnipeg Jets 3-0 with Elvis Merzlikins recording his first shutout of the season
  • Defeated Vancouver Canucks 4-2 with Merzlikins making 39 saves
  • Lost to St. Louis Blues 6-3, with Adam Boqvist scoring twice in defeat

Notable Performances:

  • Elvis Merzlikins: First shutout of the season against Jets
  • Jack Roslovic: Season-best performance with 2 goals, 1 assist vs Sabres
  • Vladislav Gavrikov: Scored first two goals of the season
  • Adam Boqvist: Two goals and an assist in Blues game

Upcoming Schedule:

  • Tuesday, Nov 30: at Nashville Predators (8:00 PM ET)
  • Thursday, Dec 2: at Dallas Stars (8:30 PM ET)
  • Saturday, Dec 4: at Washington Capitals (7:00 PM ET)
  • Sunday, Dec 5: vs San Jose Sharks (6:00 PM ET)

Team Status: Currently tied with Pittsburgh Penguins for fourth in the division with 24 points, showing strong early-season form despite the recent loss to St. Louis.

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