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Tim Stützle scored twice, and the Ottawa Senators used a four-goal first period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–3, snapping a three-game skid.
Boone Jenner had a goal and an assist in his return after missing 14 games with an upper-body injury, and Zach Werenski had two assists for the Blue Jackets (13-12-6), who have lost four straight (0-3-1). Elvis Merzlikins allowed three goals on five shots in the first 14:55 before being replaced by Jet Greaves (21 saves).
The Ottawa Senators forward was ruled out of their matchup with a lower-body injury to start the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, the team announced. Eller had drawn back into the lineup Tuesday during their 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, after missing two games with an undisclosed injury.
The Ottawa Senators visit the Minnesota Wild after Tim Stützle scored two goals in the Senators' 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.