Welcome back, hockey fans! Following the holiday break, the Columbus Blue Jackets returned to action as they went on the road to take on the New Jersey Devils.
After the break, the Jackets made a few lineup changes: Damon Severson returned to the lineup following recovery from his injury, Brendon Gaunce entered the lineup for the injured Sean Kuraly, and Mathieu Olivier returned to the lineup.
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Elvis Merzlikins got the start in net. Here’s what happened.
First Period
The Jackets opened the period on the front foot and were rewarded with the game’s opening goal.