Blue Jackets squandered a two-goal lead, falling 5-3 to Vegas. Now, a daunting road trip continues against league-leading Colorado.
The Columbus Blue Jackets were back in action last night against the Vegas Golden Knights and unfortunately, even after getting off to a hot start, they ended up losing.
The Blue Jackets jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, and just when things were looking like they were in complete control of the game. The Golden Knights scored four unanswered goals, which essentially put the game out of reach. Columbus got one late in the third to cut the lead to 4-3, but just two minutes later, Vegas scored and sealed the deal.
Unfortunately, they blew a 2-0 lead and lost 5-3. Now, they continue their road trip as they head to Denver to take on the Colorado Avalanche. This is going to be a very tough test as they lead the NHL and have only lost four times in regulation.
As of right now, the Blue Jackets currently sit in fifth last in the NHL. The hope is that they can turn things around and go on a run to push into a playoff spot..
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dean Evason – Head Coach
- Team "worked and competed and grinded but in the end they couldn't get it done"
- Is curious is the team "shut their brain off" after allowing Vegas to get back into the game
- Columbus made it "too easy" for Vegas to come back and win
- Acknowledged that his guys are committed and are working hard
- Mentioned that there tend to be 1-3 glaring mistakes that hurt them
- Acknowledged that the team is playing with heart and care but unfortunately, with the mistakes it makes it tough
- Also mentioned that it's hard to win a game with just one power play
- Mentioned that it would be nice to play with a "full group" but feels that the team knows who they are
- Talked about how he knows they are a great team and he isn't concerned about their want to win, it's just mistakes that lead to them losing
- Mentioned that if they can limit that 1-2 chances per game, they'd be in a better spot
- Also acknowledged that most games they are just a goal away, which makes it difficult
Boone Jenner
- Felt the team has a good start, but also mentioned that Vegas is a good team
- Acknowledged that his team allowed the Golden Knights to get back into the game
- Feels that the team has their identity, they know how to win. But also feels its up to the veterans to will them into the fight
- He acknowledged that it was a tough night for Jet Greaves, but also said that the team needs to do a better job to help him out
- The team needs to learn to limit the details, and it'll help limit the chances
- Feels this team needs to be stay above them when they are down one late. Said he is also at fault and needs to be better
Sean Monahan
- Team gave up goals that they shouldn't have let happen.
- Acknowledged that the team needs to be better or it'll keep happening
- Also mentioned that it is on the group as a whole to come with more urgency and find ways to win games
- When asked if the team still has to find their identity he said "Maybe, I don't know" Mentioned that the team needs to be more consistent and "work harder"
- Team can't wait much longer to get it together "We can't take a shift off"
- Mentioned "we have to find ways to win games", whether it is playing in front or behind, they need to figure out ways to win games
Kent Johnson
- Good start, but its "too bad they couldn't keep it going for three periods"
- Acknowledged that Vegas is a great team but it's no excuse because they have good players in their room
- Could tell that Vegas was turning up the pace
- Mentioned it "feels good to score" and credited his line mates for their strong play that led to his goal
Up Next: Columbus travels to Colorado to take on the league's best in the Avalanche.
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