Monahan's 2 goals, Merzlikins' 40 saves help Blue Jackets stop skid, beat Devils 4-2

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) congratulates goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) after they defeated the New Jersey Devils in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) congratulates goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) after they defeated the New Jersey Devils in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)


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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sean Monahan had two goals and an assist, Elvis Merzlikins stopped a season-high 40 shots and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a five-game skid with a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Ivan Provorov and Zach Werenski also scored for Columbus, which has won only two of its last 10 games. Kirill Marchenko contributed two assists for his 100th NHL point, extending his point streak to four games. Luke Hughes had a goal and an assist, Timo Meier scored and Jake Allen stopped 16 shots for New Jersey, which had won three straight.

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