nhl Game Recap
Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils Wrap - New Jersey Wins 8-1
Timo Meier was the difference, potting a pair for New Jersey on Thursday as the Devils skated off with a 8-1 victory over the Blue Jackets at Prudential Center.
Bettors who backed the Devils were rewarded as -400 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.0.
New Jersey got goals from Timo Meier(2), Jack Hughes(2), Erik Haula, Ryan Graves, Tomas Tatar, and Damon Severson in the victory. Hughes opened the scoring at 11:35 of the first period.
Vitek Vanecek turned in a 16-save effort for the Devils.
Columbus got a goal from Joona Luoto in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Columbus got a 19-stop effort from Michael Hutchinson in the loss.
On the power play, New Jersey went 2-for-3, while the Blue Jackets were 0-for-5 with the man advantage.
New Jersey outshot Columbus 35-17 in the game.
New Jersey heads into a battle against the Bruins. Columbus, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.