Columbus Blue Jackets Edged Out in Shootout, Senators Prevail 3-2

The Columbus Blue Jackets, with a record of 0-0-1, faced off against the Ottawa Senators who came into the game with a record of 1-0. After an intense matchup at Nationwide Arena, the final score read 3-2 in favor of the visiting team.

The Blue Jackets opened the scoring in the first period and added another goal in the third. Their offense was firing on all cylinders as they matched their opponents with a total of 37 shots on goal. The powerplay unit managed to capitalize once out of three opportunities while also taking six shots during those chances. The team's faceoff performance was strong, winning 34 out of 57 draws which translated to a faceoff win percentage of sixty percent.

Defensively, Columbus showed resilience by blocking twenty-three shots and executing seven takeaways. However, they gave away possession four times throughout the game. In terms of discipline, both teams were equally penalized with three minor infractions each leading to six penalty minutes.

Goaltending for Columbus was solid as well; their netminder saved thirty-five out of thirty-seven shots for an impressive save percentage rounded up to one hundred percent over sixty-five minutes on ice. Despite this effort between the pipes and holding strong while shorthanded—facing eight shots without conceding—the Blue Jackets ultimately fell short in the shootout where they scored one goal but allowed two from their opponents.

As for special teams play beyond powerplays and penalty kills, both squads had three chances each to make something happen but neither could find that crucial edge during these moments.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought contest at home soil, fans can catch Columbus back in action against San Jose Sharks at Nationwide Arena scheduled for March 16th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be available for viewing across multiple networks including ESPN+ online as well as NBCS-CA and BSOH on television.