Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and OT
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The Blue Jackets' propensity for blowing leads and throwing away valuable points has become the theme of the early season.
As the Columbus Blue Jackets continue their rebuild, they have two major contract decisions that are due before the season ends. Firstly, top-line center Adam Fantilli is set to become a restricted free agent upon the expiration of his entry-level deal at the end of the season.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have added forward Luca Pinelli to the roster on emergency recall from the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.
WASHINGTON — Jakob Chychrun scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Monday night. Tom Wilson and John Carlson each had a goal and assist, and Martin Fehervary also scored for the Capitals, winners of four of the last five.
Brendan Smith, Luca Pinelli to make special debuts for Columbus Blue Jackets; Zach Werenski will play through injury against Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Craig Berube praises Easton Cowan for ‘ice water in his veins’ after win vs. Blue Jackets
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is taking the glass half-full approach and was complimentary of his team’s renewed efforts following a 2-1 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets look to end their three-game losing streak when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins. Columbus has gone 11-9-4 overall with a 1-4-1 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Blue Jackets are 5-0-2 in games they score at least one power-play goal.
Smith's road back to the NHL hasn't been easy, but his perseverance has paid off and helped him set an example for those he cares for most.