- Through the first 10 minutes, the Jackets killed a penalty and Dalton Prout won a 10-round fight against Michael Haley. Seconds later, Mike Brown threw down Gregory Campbell in another scrap.
- Just seven seconds after that, Tommy Wingels gave Columbus a power play for interference. Jackets jammed Alex Stalock and created a scuffle in front of the net. Was gonna be that kind of game. CBJ created some great chances, especially one for Atkinson in the low slot. No goal for either team.
- San Jose found the board with 3:33 left in the first period.