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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 visit the Minnesota Wild after Tim Stützle scored two goals in the Senators' 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+. Vegas claimed a 3-2 victory on the road its last time out on Dec. 11 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Elvis Merzlikins allows three goals on five shots to put Columbus Blue Jackets in 3-0 hole before being pulled in a 6-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators.
The Senators, who sit 14th in the NHL Eastern Conference, are preparing to face the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon.