Columbus Blue Jackets Preseason Comes To An End: Synopsis And Notes
By Mark Huss
Minnesota Wild
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Sep 17, 2013; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates his goal with forward Kerby Rychel (52) and Ryan Johansen (19) during the second period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
September 17th saw the Blue Jackets in action twice,while one group was playing against the Sabres at home, another was battling it out in Minnesota. The group in Minnesota fared much better than the group at home though, they were propelled to victory by goals from Ryan Johansen, Cam Atkinson, and Mark Letstu. Jeremy Smith led the way in goal, saving all but one of the twenty-one shots faced.
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The second game against the Wild was on September 23rd at Nationwide Arena. The outcome was not in the favor of Columbus this time around though, as they fell at the hands of Jason Zucker and the Wild in a shootout. James Wisniewski was the lone goal scorer for the Blue Jackets, and newly acquired Keith Ballard scored for the Wild. Bobrovsky played in the net for CBJ and faced twenty-seven shots on goal. Josh Harding recorded the win for Minnesota.