Overview

• Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer scored in the final seconds of power plays, and Mercer later added an empty-netter that stood as the winner.
• Devils starter Jake Allen exited after two periods with cramping and Jacob Markstrom closed the game; they combined for 31 saves on 33 shots.
• Columbus’ power play went scoreless on five opportunities as New Jersey’s penalty kill finished perfect at 5-for-5.
• The Blue Jackets have allowed seven power-play goals on 16 opportunities through three games despite conceding just two at five-on-five.
• Kirill Marchenko scored his fourth goal in three games, Jet Greaves made 25 saves, and injury absences forced Jake Christiansen into Columbus’ lineup for Erik Gudbranson.