nhl Game Recap
Sharks Fall 4-1 Against Columbus - Game Recap
Columbus earned a 4-1 victory over San Jose behind a 2-goal performance from James van Riemsdyk on Thursday at Nationwide Arena.
Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets were rewarded as -173 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.0.
James van Riemsdyk(2), Adam Fantilli, and Kent Johnson each scored for the Blue Jackets in the victory. Fantilli opened the scoring for Columbus.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 18 of 19 San Jose shots in the victory.
San Jose got a goal from Tyler Toffoli in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Alexandar Georgiev stopped 30 of 33 shots for the Sharks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Columbus scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while San Jose went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
San Jose lost the shots on goal battle to Columbus by a margin of 34-19.
Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rangers. The Sharks will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.