The Columbus Blue Jackets opened their 2025-26 preseason on Sunday evening with the primary of 4 video games in 4 nights. They have been capable of finding a superb outcome.
Dmitri Voronkov recorded a objective and two assists. Ivan Fedotov made his Blue Jackets’ debut stopping 14 of 15 in 40 minutes of motion.
The Blue Jackets defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-1 on Sunday night. Voronkov made his presence felt early and sometimes on this one.
Recreation Recap
The Blues and Blue Jackets obtained off to a little bit of a sloppy begin as you may count on for 2 groups shaking off the rust. Though the Blues outshot the Blue Jackets 6-3 within the interval, it was the Blue Jackets who had the higher of the possibilities. They have been unable to resolve Joel Hofer.
Then simply after popping out of the penalty field, Voronkov gained a board battle. He was capable of get the puck to a streaking Brendan Gaunce. On a 2-on-0 rush, Gaunce took the shot and beat Hofer between the pads for a 1-0 lead.
Afterward within the second, Voronkov earned his second help of the evening when Jake Christiansen setup Luca Del Belluz to make it 2-0. Voronkov confirmed by way of his play the type of work he put on this summer season.
Right here’s Dean Evason on Voronkov postgame: “We requested him, are you in form? Like earlier than he even did a factor and he’s like yeah. And you’ll inform, proper? We instructed him and I’ll be trustworthy with you. We instructed him you’re not going to play for those who come not in fine condition and he did. He’s dedicated and clearly you possibly can see. It’s early. It’s the primary recreation however his tempo is actual good not solely within the recreation right here tonight however all through follow.”
The Blues obtained one close to the tip of the second when Nikita Alexandrov deflected Justin Carbonneau’s shot previous Fedotov to make it 2-1. That’s all of the Blues may get on the evening.
Evan Gardner stopped all six photographs confronted within the third interval. Voronkov scored with 2:29 left to increase it to 3-1 earlier than Mathieu Olivier hit the bullseye to make it 4-1.
The Blues now get six days off earlier than enjoying their subsequent preseason recreation towards the Dallas Stars. They misplaced to the Stars 2-1 in a shootout on Saturday evening.
The Blue Jackets are proper again at it Monday evening once they host the Buffalo Sabres within the first of a house and residential collection. They may play in Buffalo on Tuesday evening.
