nhl Game Recap
Blue Jackets Down Toronto 6-5 - Match Report
The Blue Jackets earned a 6-5 victory over the Maple Leafs on Friday at Nationwide Arena.
Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets were rewarded as +183 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Cole Sillinger, Johnny Gaudreau, Kent Johnson, Brendan Gaunce, Dmitri Voronkov, and Adam Fantilli each scored for the Blue Jackets in the victory. Sillinger opened the scoring for Columbus.
Spencer Martin turned in a 16-save effort for the Blue Jackets.
Toronto got goals from Mitchell Marner, Nicholas Robertson, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Ilya Samsonov stopped 15 of 21 shots for the Maple Leafs, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Columbus scored 1 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Toronto went 2-for-4 with the man advantage.
Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to Toronto by a margin of 33-21.
Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sabres. The Maple Leafs will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Carolina.