The Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ) showcased a strong defensive performance with two successful penalty kills in the first period, with Cole Sillinger being particularly active. Despite a slow start, CBJ took the lead when Sillinger scored his 5th goal of the season 8:09 into the game, with assists from Bean and Boqvist. The goal was the result of a well-executed play with Boqvist keeping the puck in at the line and Bean providing a backdoor feed to Sillinger, who tapped it in. Sillinger's offensive prowess continued as he scored his second goal of the game and 6th of the season just 17 seconds into the second period, giving CBJ a 2-1 lead with an assist from Marchenko.
Sillinger scores his 2nd goal of the game and 6th of the season 17 seconds into the second period to give #CBJ a 2-1 lead. Assist to Marchenko.
#CBJ Jake Bean from way out wide of the left circle, centers a pass to Sillinger, who reaches back to sweep it past #Mnwild Fleury. 1-0 #CBJ at 8:09 of the first
Sitting up here just now telling @Nicole_Kraft how much better and poised Sillinger has gotten ... and he shows it by going to the net and getting rewarded with the game's first goal. Fifth goal of the season for him. It's 1-0 #CBJ at 8:09 of the 1st. Assists: Bean, Boqvist
#CBJ strike first as Sillinger scores his 5th goal of the season with 11:51 left in the first period. Assists to Bean and Boqvist.
🚨 #CBJ goal: Cole Sillinger Adam Boqvist keeps hte puck in at the line and finds Jake Bean for a backdoor feed to the onrushing Sillinger, who taps it in. Jackets needed it after a slow start, but good shift there. Jackets up 1-0 8:09 into the game.
#CBJ with two excellent penalty kills here in the first period. Cole Sillinger has been all over the place on them.