Columbus Blue Jackets Edge St. Louis Blues with Key Plays in Each Period

The Columbus Blue Jackets improved their record to 7-4-0 after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, who now stand at 3-7-2. The game took place at Nationwide Arena, where the home team managed to secure all three points.

First Period

The opening period saw both teams finding the back of the net once each. The Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski made an early impact by scoring a goal and assisting another, showcasing his offensive capabilities from the blue line. Meanwhile, Sean Monahan also contributed significantly with a goal that kept Columbus competitive against a resilient Blues squad.

Second Period

In the second period, defense became crucial as both teams tightened up their play. The Jackets managed to pull ahead thanks to their powerplay unit's effectiveness; Kirill Marchenko assisted on a key powerplay goal that gave Columbus an edge going into the final period.

Third Period

The third period was marked by intense action and strategic plays from both sides. Jet Greaves stood tall in goal for Columbus, making 37 saves throughout the game and ensuring that St. Louis could not capitalize on their numerous shots on target. His performance earned him recognition as one of the game's stars.

Despite pressure from St. Louis in this final stretch, including an equalizing attempt late in regulation time, it was Charlie Coyle's decisive play that secured victory for Columbus with his crucial contribution during even-strength play.

This matchup provided fans with plenty of excitement and skillful displays from both teams' rosters—an encounter worth revisiting through post-game analysis sessions like those found in "Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues recap."

Looking ahead, CBJ will travel to face off against New York Islanders at UBS Arena on November 2nd at 5:00 PM EDT—a game available for viewing via ESPN+, MSGSN or FDSOH networks.

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