Rewind: Columbus Blue Jackets lose 4-2 to Anaheim Ducks, drop fifth straight

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Rewind: Columbus Blue Jackets lose 4-2 to Anaheim Ducks, drop fifth straight

Brian Hedger, Columbus Dispatch · The Columbus Dispatch

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 ·

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The Blue Jackets were swept in another weekend back-to-back, falling 4-2 to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night at Honda Center in a game that began about 18 hours after they lost 5-2 to the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

Columbus hasn't won in five straight games (0-4-1), while Anaheim broke a four-game winless skid.

"It's unacceptable, to be honest," Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski said after leading the game with eight shots and a whopping 18 attempts in his 500th NHL game. "Enough with the moral victories. We've played well enough in a lot of games this year to win, and we ended up losing them. And that's on us. We have to look ourselves in the mirror and find a way to win hockey games."

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FINAL: Anaheim Ducks 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 2

The winless skid reaches five straight games for the Jackets, whose inability to finish scoring chances again haunts them in their third straight loss on a four-game roas trip that concludes Tuesday in Seattle . Falling 4-2 to the Ducks, the Blue Jackets haven't scored more than two goals in any of their past six games, going 1-4-1 in that stretch.

They finished with a 42-29 edge in shots on goal against the Ducks, converting on only two.

GOAL 3rd period, 18:20: Anaheim Ducks 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 2 (ENG)

Anaheim gets control of the puck, works it to Isac Lundestrom for an uncontested rush at the Jackets' empty net for the insurance goal. Evason pulls Tarasov again, after the ensuing faceoff.

3rd period, 17:47: Anaheim Ducks 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2

Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason pulls Tarasov from the net for an extra attacker and 6-on-5 advantage.

GOAL 3rd period, 16:57: Anaheim Ducks 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2

Kirill Marchenko finally zips one past Gibson into the top left corner, pulling the Jackets within a goal for the final three minutes. Moments after play resumed, Mathieu Olivier nearly tied it with a shot the rang hard off the far corner from the right circle. Matter of inches that goes the Ducks way on that one.

GOAL 3rd period, 10:20: Anaheim Ducks 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 1

The Blue Jackets' scoring woes come back to haunt them again, as Leo Carlsson puts one under the crossbar to give the Ducks a two-goal cushion just past the mid-point of the third period. A scramble around the Jackets' net led to this one, as Tarasov makes two saves before Dumoulin sent a quick, short setup to Carlsson in the slot for a snap shot over Tarasov's shoulder.

Due to Fantilli 's injury last season and the Ducks holding Carlsson out in Columbus for "rest" purposes as a rookie, this is the first time the second (Carlsson) and third (Fantilli) overall picks of the 2023 NHL draft are facing each other. Carlsson's currently up in the individual matchup and his team's cruising with a 3-1 lead getting late in the third period.

3rd period start: Anaheim Ducks 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1

The third period is underway at Honda Center with the Blue Jackets still looking for an equalizer. This one has the feeling of "next goal wins."

2nd intermission: Anaheim Ducks 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1

Another impressive stretch of dominating play for the Blue Jackets results in nothing added to their goal total during the second period. The good news? The Ducks only scored once on LaCombe's goal to break the 1-1 tie early in the second.

After 40 minutes of action, it's all Columbus everywhere but the scoreboard. The Blue Jackets outshot the Ducks 11-7 in the second and have a 24-16 edge in shots for the game. They also owned 5-on-5 in the middle period, finishing with commanding advantages in attempts (24-19, 55.8%), shots on goal (8-7, 53.3%) and scoring chances (9-7, 56.2%). Anaheim, however, created more 5-on-5 high-danger chances (3-1, 75%) and expected goals (0.79-0.64).

2nd period, 12:50: Anaheim Ducks 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1

The Blue Jackets' top line and top defense pairing contributed to a marathon shift for the Ducks, who were forced into taking a penalty after three players were stuck on the ice for more than three minutes. Zegras off for cross-checking Fantilli, putting the Jackets on the power play needing a goal to tie it back up.

GOAL 2nd period, 4:22: Anaheim Ducks 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1

Anaheim surges back in front on a defenseman goal scored by Jackson LaCombe , who drifted low into the Columbus zone between the circles to score off a rebound of his partner Radko Gudas ' shot from the right point.

Troy Terry , who rung a shot off the right post moments before the goal during the same shift, gets the second assist. The goal is LaCombe's first of the season and third of his NHL career (81 games).

2nd period, 1:16: Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Anaheim Ducks 1

Daniil Tarasov comes up huge for the Blue Jackets to deny the Ducks a goal off a breakaway for Trevor Zegras , whose wrist shot from the right wing circle was soaked up by the Jackets' 6-foot-5 goalie, keeping it tied.

2nd period start: Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Anaheim Ducks 1

The puck is down in Anaheim for the second period, all even at one goal apiece with both teams at full strength. Last night, as it was for much of last season, the second period was an issue for the Blue Jackets. Let's see what they do with this one.

First intermission: Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Anaheim Ducks 1

The Ducks came out strong, controlled the first 10 minutes and took a 1-0 lead with an early goal by Leason after a Blue Jackets turnover off an errant exit pass. The Blue Jackets staved off Anaheim's push, steadily gained momentum in the period's second 10 minutes and tied it, 1-1, on Chinakhov 's power-play capper with 3:44 left.

Columbus wound up outshooting Anaheim 13-9 and dominating other metrics, according to Natural Stat Trick. The Blue Jackets finished the first with 5-on-5 edges in attempted shots (21-13, 61.8%), shots on goal (11-5, 68.8%), scoring chances (12-7, 63.2%), high-danger chances (7-4, 63.6%) and expected goals (1.22-0.72).

GOAL 1st period, 16:16: Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Anaheim Ducks 1

The Blue Jackets' power play knots it up, 1-1, when a long one-timer by Yegor Chinakhov from the high slot trickles through the pads on Gibson for his fourth goal of the season and first in nine games. Alex Killorn 's slashing penalty against James van Riemsdyk put Columbus on the power play late in the first.

1st period, 10:44: Anaheim Ducks 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 0

Almost a minute past the mid-point of the first and the Blue Jackets nearly tied it on Zach Werenski's attempt off the right post and Ducks defenseman Brian Dumoulin just knocking the rebound away from Fantilli in the blue paint with Gibson far out of position. The Ducks caught a couple breaks there, but they've controlled play for much of the opening period.

GOAL 1st period, 3:13: Anaheim Ducks 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 0

After swarming the Blue Jackets early to no avail, the Ducks get the game's first goal after a Columbus mistake in the defensive zone leads to Brett Leason's goal and a 1-0 lead. An errant pass by Blue Jackets forward James van Riemsdyk led to a turnover, a re-entry into the Columbus zone by the Ducks and eventually Leason's goal off a great pass from rookie Cutter Gauthier from behind the net.

Game start: Columbus Blue Jackets 0, Anaheim Ducks 0

The puck is on the ice at Honda Center, where the Blue Jackets and Ducks are squaring off in a battle of rebuilding teams hoping to take big strides in growth this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski, Jack Johnson reach milestones

Zach Werenski will skate in his 500th career NHL game, all for the Blue Jackets, while Jack Johnson logs the 1,200th game of his NHL career. Johnson is playing his second stint with the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (34) takes a faceoff against Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom (21) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.

Columbus Blue Jackets lineup at Anaheim Ducks

The Blue Jackets coaching staff is juggling the forward lines and top two defense pairings while searching for better success offensively. Adam Fantilli is shifting out to left wing on the top line, Cole Sillinger is moving back to center from left wing and Yegor Chinakhov has moved from the top line to the second.

The Jackets' defensive pairs look different, as well. Damon Severson will now shift with Zach Werenski on the first pairing while Ivan Provorov heads to the second unit to skate with Jake Christiansen .

Forward lines

Adam Fantilli — Sean Monahan — Kirill Marchenko

Dmitri Voronkov — Cole Sillinger — Yegor Chinakhov

Mikael Pyyhtia — Justin Danforth — Mathieu Olivier

James van Riemsdyk — Sean Kuraly — Zach Aston-Reese

Oct 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) fights for the puck with Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) during the second period of the NHL game at Nationwide Arena.

Defense pairings

Zach Werenski — Damon Severson

Jake Christiansen — Ivan Provorov

Jack Johnson — Jordan Harris

Goalies

Daniil Tarasov

Elvis Merzlikins

Scratched:D David Jiricek , F Kevin Labanc

Injured:F Boone Jenner (shoulder surgery), D Erik Gudbranson (shoulder surgery), F Kent Johnson (shoulder) and F Gavin Brindley (fractured finger)

Jan. 19, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom (21) reacts after Anaheim Ducks defenseman Simon Benoit (13) scores a goal during the second period of Thursday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch

Anaheim Ducks lineup vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Forward lines

Frank Vatrano — Ryan Strome — Troy Terry

Cutter Gauthier — Trevor Zegras ― Alex Killorn

Isac Lundestrom — Leo Carlsson — Robby Fabbri

Ross Johnston ― Brett Leason — Brock McGinn

Oct 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) talks to Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) during the first period of the NHL game at Nationwide Arena.

Defense pairings

Jackson LaCombe — Olen Zellweger

Urho Vaakanainen — Radko Gudas

Pavel Mintyukov — Brian Dumoulin

Goalies

John Gibson

Lukas Dostal

Scratched:G James Reimer

Injured:D Cam Fowler (upper body), Mason McTavish (undisclosed)

Oct 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) moves the puck away from Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) during the second period of the NHL game at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Anaheim Ducks history

All-time record:The Blue Jackets are 31-28-7 with one tie in 66 games against the Ducks, including 15-15-3 with one tie in Anaheim. They're also just 2-4-4 in the past 10 games against the Ducks and 4-5-1 in the past 10 played at Honda Center. Columbus took three of the four available points in two games against Anaheim last season, losing 3-2 in overtime Oct. 24, 2023 at Nationwide Arena and winning 7-4 on Feb. 21 at Honda Center.
Last meeting:The Blue Jackets raced out to a 4-0 lead early in the second period, allowed the Ducks to storm back with four straight goals to send the game into the third tied 4-4 and won it with three goals in the final frame. Sean Kuraly and Zach Werenski each scored two goals for Columbus, while Mason McTavish scored two goals for the Ducks.
2024 matchups:Nov. 10 in Anaheim; Dec. 14 in Columbus

Who are the officials for Columbus Blue Jackets at Anaheim Ducks?

Referee:Mike Sullivan (47)

Referee:Trevor Hanson (14)

Lines official:Brandon Gawryletz (64)

Lines official:Kilian McNamara (93)

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) makes a save in front of Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Justin Danforth (17) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Anaheim Ducks betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday, Nov.9

Spread:Blue Jackets (+1.5)
Over/under:6.5
Moneyline:Blue Jackets +100, Kings -120

Oct 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16) scores past Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) during the second period of the NHL game at Nationwide Arena.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) skates between Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) and Winnipeg Jets center Gabriel Vilardi (13) during the first period at Nationwide Arena on November 1, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus Blue Jackets November 2024 schedule, record

Here's a look at the Blue Jackets' schedule for November, along with start times, television, and radio information of upcoming games:

Friday, Nov. 1: Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets (L, 6-2) ; Takeaways ; Photos
Saturday, Nov. 2: Blue Jackets at Capitals (L, 7-2) ; Takeaways
Tuesday, Nov. 5: Blue Jackets at Sharks (OTL, 2-1); Takeaways
Saturday, Nov. 9: Blue Jackets at Kings (L, 5-2) ; Takeaways
Sunday, Nov. 10:Blue Jackets at Ducks | 8 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | 97.1 The Fan
Tuesday, Nov. 12:Blue Jackets at Kraken | 10 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | 97.1 The Fan
Friday, Nov. 15:Blue Jackets vs Penguins | 7 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | 93.3 The Bus
Saturday, Nov. 16:Blue Jackets at Canadiens | 7 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | 97.1 The Fan
Monday, Nov. 18:Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins | 7 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | 97.1 The Fan
Thursday, Nov. 21:Blue Jackets vs Lightning | 7 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | 97.1 The Fan
Saturday, Nov. 23:Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes | 7 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | 97.1 The Fan
Wednesday, Nov. 27:Blue Jackets vs Canadiens | 7:30 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | 97.1 The Fan
Friday, Nov. 29:Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames | 3 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | 93.3 The Bus
November Record:0-4-0, T-7th place, Metropolitan Division