The Blue Jackets jumped up by three goals, which was too much for the struggling Sharks. The Jackets would put away San Jose 4-1.
A strong first two periods helped the Blue Jackets survive a third-period push from the Sharks before van Riemsdyk found the empty net.
The Blue Jackets’ first game without Sean Monahan couldn’t have gone much better Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. More:Columbus Blue ... thought did tonight." Elvis Merzlikins (28 saves ...