The Columbus Blue Jackets fell behind in the first period thanks in part to not playing their game. They were a little better in the second period but were still…
The Columbus Blue Jackets are relying heavily on their young core, which scored both goals in a 3-2 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. Kent Johnson and Denton Mateychuk found the net, bringing the total contribution of Johnson, Mateychuk, Adam Fantilli, and Cole Sillinger to 18 of the team's 27 non-shootout goals this season. Head coach Rick Bowness praised the young group for stepping up into expanded roles.
Meanwhile, forward Dmitri Voronkov was designated as a healthy scratch for the third time in 11 games, prompting trade speculation as reports indicate Columbus is listening to potential offers. Elsewhere on the roster, defenseman Ivan Provorov appears close to returning from injury after Carson Soucy was waived and reassigned to the AHL's Cleveland Monsters.
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