Matt Calvert scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and Sergei Bobrovsky made 27 saves to help the Blue Jackets beat the Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night at Prudential Center.
William Karlsson also scored for Columbus, and Bobrovsky extended his mastery of New Jersey. He has won his last four starts against the Devils.
Adam Henrique scored for the Devils, who have lost three of four.
The Blue Jackets took nine of the first 10 shots in the opening period and the pressure paid off with Karlsson’s goal at 8:51.
Devils goalie Cory Schneider did his best to hold off the onslaught up to that point with spectacular stops against Cam Atkinson and David Savard.