nhl Game Recap
Columbus Ices Toronto 6-2 - Recap
Mathieu Olivier was the difference, potting a pair for Columbus on Tuesday as the Blue Jackets skated off with a 6-2 victory over the Maple Leafs at Nationwide Arena.
Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets were rewarded as +164 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Mathieu Olivier(2), Sean Monahan, James van Riemsdyk, Justin Danforth, and Kirill Marchenko each scored for the Blue Jackets in the victory. van opened the scoring for Columbus.
Daniil Tarasov turned in a 26-save effort for the Blue Jackets.
Toronto got goals from Matthew Knies, and Nicholas Robertson in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 32 of 38 shots for the Maple Leafs, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Columbus scored 0 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Toronto went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Toronto lost the shots on goal battle to Columbus by a margin of 38-28.
Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Predators. The Maple Leafs will aim to get back on the winning track vs. St. Louis.