Overview
- Cole Sillinger scored twice and added an assist, and Mathieu Olivier logged his first four-point game with a goal and three assists.
- Charlie Coyle registered four helpers, including the 300th assist of his career, to pace Columbus’ attack.
- The Blue Jackets have won three in a row and five of their past six during a strong early-season stretch.
- John Tavares reached 500 career goals for Toronto, which played without William Nylander due to a lower-body issue as Sammy Blais contributed a goal and an assist.
- Elvis Merzlikins earned the win with more than 30 saves, with outlets listing 33 or 35, and Columbus’ six goals came on just 24 shots according to one report.