Islanders stun Blue Jackets with 2 late goals
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Columbus Blue Jackets fend off St. Louis Blues
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Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins was clearly emotional on the bench following a loss to the New York Islanders.
Elvis Merzlikins didn't deserve the ending he was forced to swallow Nov. 2 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Despite stopping 36 of the first 37 shots he faced, the Blue Jackets' goalie smashed his stick over the crossbar after the New York Islanders pulled off a dramatic late comeback in a 3-2 win on goals 29 seconds apart by rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom.
COLUMBUS -- Jet Greaves made 37 saves to help the Columbus Blue Jackets to their fourth straight win, 3-2 against the St. Louis Blues at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. Greaves stopped 17 of 18 shots in the third period to hold off a late push by the Blues.
Penn State men's hockey coach Guy Gadowsky thrilled with Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Jackson Smith: 'He's just a beautiful athlete to watch.'
The Columbus Blue Jackets will get Miles Wood back and start goalie Jet Greaves against the Buffalo Sabres to open another back-to-back set.
With an assist against Columbus, Horvat added to his team lead of 14 points. The Islanders had a strong night in the dot overall, winning 32-of-47 faceoffs (68.1%). The Islanders continue their three-game homestand with a matchup against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Puck drop is set for 7PM.