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Blue Jackets Fall 6-1 Against Detroit - Game Recap

Filip Hronek was the difference, potting a pair for Detroit on Saturday as the Red Wings skated off with a 6-1 victory over the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

Bettors who backed the Red Wings were rewarded as -138 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.

Filip Hronek(2), Tyler Bertuzzi, Ben Chiarot, Dominik Kubalik, and Dylan Larkin each scored for the Red Wings in the victory. Larkin opened the scoring for Detroit.

Ville Husso turned in a 27-save effort for the Red Wings.

Emil Bemstrom scored for the Blue Jackets, finding the net behind Ville Husso.

Joonas Korpisalo stopped 31 of 37 shots for the Blue Jackets, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Detroit scored 2 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Columbus went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.

Detroit outshot Columbus 37-28 in the game.

Next game, Detroit takes its act home to face Nashville looking for another win. For Columbus, they head home to face Florida.