Columbus is 12-26-9 on the road, and 36-42-16 in 94 all-time games against St. Louis. The Jackets are 11-8-3 in the last 22 games against the Blues. The Jackets power play is running at 33.3% in the last 11 games against the Blues. Jordan Kyrou leads the Blues with 19 goals and 38 points.

It's probably a good thing the Blue Jackets are in the Eastern Conference. The Blues are two points out of a playoff spot, though they have played three more games than Vancouver, which currently holds the second wild…

Zach Werenski climbs higher, the Blue Jackets are watching the standings closer and the San Jose Sharks were overmatched: 3 takeaways

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A strong first two periods helped the Blue Jackets survive a third-period push from the Sharks before van Riemsdyk found the empty net.

Watch the Game Highlights from Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks, 01/16/2025