None went in, but it feels like it’s only a matter of time.īecause Dallas first pulled the goalie with four minutes left, it meant that every line got a chance to play defense against the extra skater. He led the team with five shot attempts at 5v5, and 11 across all situations (six on goal). Patrik Laine: It felt like whenever Laine was on the ice - on the power play or at 5v5 - his teammates were going out of their way to set him up for a scoring chance. Unfortunately the shot deflected off of the far post. Jenner started a breakaway and when he passed to Texier the goal was wide open.

He was an effective penalty killer, and just missed a golden opportunity for a shorthanded goal in the second period, during the Voracek penalty. He was more engaged on both ends of the ice. The Frenchman was more noticeable in this game than he had been since the opening minute of the opening game. The fourth line added a fourth goal with Texier’s empty-netter with 1:49 remaining. kQSP0s5bWA- Blue Jackets Game Bot October 26, 2021 NHL Video Highlight - Zach Werenski joins the rush as he and Sean Kuraly link up for a goal that makes it 3-0 Blue Jackets.