The Columbus Blue Jackets took on one of the best teams in the NHL on Thursday night, as they hosted the Colorado Avalanche.
At points in this game, it sure felt like the Avs were an elite hockey team. The first period was kept scoreless, but that had as much to do with the goaltending of Elvis Merzlikins, as opposed to anything else.
Elvis made several dazzling saves through the first 20 minutes, stopping all 12 shots he faced and allowing the Jackets to get their legs under them. The home team managed 6 shots at the other end, but none were as dangerous as the ones they conceded defensively.