Blue Jackets End Losing Streak with 4-1 Win Over Jets

Kent Johnson’s two third-period goals propel Columbus to victory against Winnipeg, snapping a three-game skid.

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Sunday, breaking a three-game losing streak.
Kent Johnson scored two goals in the third period, bringing his season total to eight, and Sean Kuraly sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
Elvis Merzlikins made 24 saves for the Blue Jackets, while Winnipeg’s Eric Comrie stopped 24 shots in the loss.
Winnipeg’s Kyle Connor scored his team-leading 15th goal of the season on a power play, but the Jets struggled offensively, managing only six shots in the first period.
The Blue Jackets improved their penalty kill performance, limiting the Jets to one power-play goal despite taking four penalties.