Going into tonight, the Jackets hadn’t won in Pittsburgh since 2015. They’re in a battle for last, with a franchise changing center on the line. The Penguins are in a wildcard race, in desperate need of a win. So shouldn’t Columbus dominate the Pens in their own barn?
First Period
After a lil misplay behind the net by Elvis Merzlikins, Eric Robinson was able to draw a holding call as Jan Rutta tried to prevent a half-breakaway. After a decent shift from the top unit, Cole Sillinger, Kent Johnson, Nick Blankenburg, and Emil Bemstrom would combine for some nice passing, with the latter burying it past Tristan Jarry for the early 1-0 lead.