Game 79 Recap: This Was A Triumph
The Jackets have embraced the spoiler role, extending their winning streak and frustrating St. Louis as the Blues looked to clinch the Central Division title and the first overall seed in the Western Conference.
| Final - 3.31.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| St. Louis Blues | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Columbus Goal - Jared Boll (2), from Darryl Boyce and Aaron Johnson at 6:16. 2, St Louis Goal - David Backes (24), from Kevin Shattenkirk and Alexander Steen at 6:33. 3, Columbus Goal - R.J. Umberger (18), unassisted at 12:20. Penalties - Colton Gillies, Columbus (Tripping), 9:23; Kris Russell, St. Louis (Hi-sticking), 17:54. |
| Second Period |
| - 4, Columbus Power-Play Goal - R.J. Umberger (19), from Cam Atkinson and Rick Nash at 11:00. 5, St Louis Goal - David Perron (19), from Andy McDonald and Alex Pietrangelo at 16:10. Penalties - Scott Nichol, St. Louis (Hi stick - double minor), 7:37; Mark Letestu, Columbus (Tripping), 12:29; Scott Nichol, St. Louis (Fighting (maj)), 15:16; Scott Nichol, St. Louis (Instigator), 15:16; Scott Nichol, St. Louis (Misconduct (10 min)), 15:16; Jared Boll, Columbus (Charging), 15:16; Jared Boll, Columbus (Fighting (maj)), 15:16; Derick Brassard, Columbus (Tripping), 18:36. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, Columbus Power-Play Goal - Derek Dorsett (12), from Rick Nash and Jack Johnson at 10:25. 7, Columbus Empty Net Goal - Vinny Prospal (15), from Cam Atkinson at 18:34. Penalties - Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis (Hi-sticking), :27; Derek Dorsett, Columbus (Roughing), 2:16; Kent Huskins, St. Louis (Roughing), 2:16; Derek Dorsett, Columbus (Roughing), 2:16; Kent Huskins, St. Louis (Roughing), 2:16; Jack Johnson, Columbus (Tripping), 5:06; Kent Huskins, St. Louis (Hooking), 8:27; David Backes, St. Louis (Roughing), 8:49; Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis (Slashing), 9:06; Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 9:06; Brett Lebda, Columbus (Hooking), 15:38; R.J. Umberger, Columbus (Tripping), 15:38; Patrik Berglund, St. Louis (Roughing), 15:38; Chris Stewart, St. Louis (Roughing), 20:00. |
Shots on Goal:
Columbus 9 + 10 + 14 = 33.
St. Louis 12 + 14 + 10 = 36.
Power Play Conversion: Columbus 2-8. St. Louis 0-5.
Goaltenders: Columbus, Allen York 2-36-.944. St. Louis, Jaroslav Halak 4-32-.875.
Referees: Dan O'Halloran, David Banfield
Linesmen: Vaughan Rody, Steve Barton
Power Play Conversion: Columbus 2-8. St. Louis 0-5.
Goaltenders: Columbus, Allen York 2-36-.944. St. Louis, Jaroslav Halak 4-32-.875.
Referees: Dan O'Halloran, David Banfield
Linesmen: Vaughan Rody, Steve Barton
