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Recap - Bruins Defeat Columbus 3-2

Jake DeBrusk scored a pair of goals against the Blue Jackets as Boston handed Columbus a 3-2 defeat on Monday at Nationwide Arena.

The Bruins were a -235 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 6.5.

Jake DeBrusk(2), and Craig Smith each scored for the Bruins in the victory. DeBrusk opened the scoring for Boston.

Linus Ullmark stopped 20 of 22 Columbus shots in the victory.

Zach Werenski, and Emil Bemstrom scored for the Blue Jackets, finding the net behind Linus Ullmark.

Columbus got a 34-stop effort from Elvis Merzlikins in the loss.

On the power play, Boston went 0-for-5, while the Blue Jackets were 0-for-5 with the man advantage.

Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to Boston by a margin of 37-22.

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Red Wings. The Blue Jackets will aim to get back on the winning track at Philadelphia.