The Blue Jackets started strong and then fizzled in disappointing loss to rival Pittsburgh Penguins.
Despite taking a 2-0 lead with a dominant first period Saturday night at Nationwide Arena, the Jackets fell apart over the next two periods in a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins — who improved to 4-0-1 and lead the Metropolitan Division with nine points.
Boone Jenner and Jack Roslovic scored the first two for the Blue Jackets and rookie Kent Johnson scored the third one for a 3-1 lead in the second on his first career NHL goal. Tristan Jarry made xx saves to earn the win in net for Pittsburgh, while Elvis Merzlikins took the loss while allowing all six goals on 39 shots for the Penguins.— Columbus built a 2-0 lead in a dominant first period on goals by Jenner at 7:13 and Roslovic on a shorthanded breakaway with just 1:16 left.
— Johnson's first NHL goal was a big one, countering Archibald's goal in the second just 14 seconds after the Penguins forward cut the Blue Jackets' lead to 2-1. Getting the puck from Roslovic in the low slot, Johnson calmly tucked the puck between Jarry's pads for a 3-1 lead at 3:57 of the second. — Gaudreau’s assist on Jenner’s goal extended his point streak to five straight games, giving him a team-high scoring line of 4-3-7 in the first six games.consecutive game, which ranks as third-longest among active players. Vegas Golden Knights forward Phil Kessel is first at 987 and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns is second.
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