Last night, the Columbus Blue Jackets were in action against the St. Louis Blues and came out on top by a score of 3-2. The Blue Jackets are now winners of four straight games. They don't have a long turn around before they are back in action, they play the New York Islanders today for a chance to make that five in a row. But, before that let's take a look at some of the quotes from the players and coaches from the game. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS: Dean Evason: Head Coach * He didn't like the style of play in the third period, but happy they found a way to hold on * Praised Jet for his play, felt he limited the secondary chances * Felt that the team has made adjustments on special teams to get the job done * Told his team the best way to manage a third period push is to put the puck in their zone * Felt his team failed to get the puck deep enough in their zone * Said his team talked about staying in hockey games, to give them a chance to win games * Said that it is a sign of maturity since the start of the season * Really enjoys that both his goalies have really well and held them in games Jet Greaves: 37/39, .949 SV% * Friendly competition between him and Elvis has helped them play better * Ultimately goal is to help the club win games * Felt that the team's compete level was high tonight * Described the last five minutes of the game as "fun" * Feels the maturity and the belief of the group has helped the team changed the season * Wants to continue to take things one game at a time Sean Monahan: 1 G, +1, 1 S, 19:17 TOI * When you win games in this leagues, life is usually better * Happy to score, but isn't stressed about it * Thrilled by the play of the goalies, as a tandem * Can't let the Blues control play like they did in the third * Need to find ways to seal games, they did that tonight * 600th career point doesn't mean too much to him, but will keep the puck Zach Werenski: 1 G, 1 A, 4 S, 25:48 TOI * Credits the entire team for a good win * Feels they need to be more aggressive in the third * Awesome to see special teams finally winning them games * Maturity of the team has taken a step forward this season * Feels the group can win each and every night * Points are important this time of year, early season points helps you become a playoff team * Looking to a split tomorrow against the Islanders * Happy to see Monahan get his first of the season * Team feels the team has a chance to win every night with the goalie tandem they have ST. LOUIS BLUES: Jim Montgomery: Head Coach * Really liked their defensive habits * Thought they were good in the first and third period * Turnovers hurt the team * Felt in the third period, they got in behind the defense, which helped them get pressure * They are doing the small things right, they need to stuck with it and wins will come * Laws of averages suggest, they will get rewarded for their strong play * Hofer kept the team in the game at times * Felt forth line was excellent * Need to take it one game at a time * Their process is to stay in the moment * If they stick with it, results will come WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE BLUE JACKETS? As mentioned above, the Blue Jackets have a quick turnaround as they take on the Islanders in the second half of a back-to-back. They are pushing for their fifth straight win against an Islanders team that has seen a resurgence with the emergence of Matthew Schaefer. 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