Blue Jackets' Struggles Continue with Shootout Loss to Senators

Despite a strong performance from goalie Elvis Merzlikins, Columbus fails to secure a win amid injury challenges.

The Columbus Blue Jackets suffered a 3-2 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators, marking their third consecutive defeat.
Elvis Merzlikins delivered a strong performance with 34 saves, bouncing back from a previous game where he was pulled early.
Adam Boqvist, a defenseman for the Blue Jackets, left the game with an injury, adding to the team's growing list of injured players.
The Blue Jackets squandered a 2-0 lead in the third period, continuing a season trend of losing games after leading.
Alex Nylander has emerged as a key player for the Blue Jackets, scoring six goals in his last eight games.