#Brock Nelson’s winner lifts Islanders over Blue Jackets

#Brock Nelson’s winner lifts Islanders over Blue Jackets

“Brock Nelson’s winner lifts Islanders over Blue Jackets” COLUMBUS, Ohio — Brock Nelson scored his third game-winner and the New York Islanders notched their third straight win by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Friday night. Oliver Wahlstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored, and Mathew Barzal had two assists for the Islanders. Ilya Sorokin…

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#Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin snags third career shutout

#Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin snags third career shutout

“#Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin snags third career shutout” In his sixth start in eight games this season, Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin turned aside all 31 shots he faced to blank the Blue Jackets for his third career shutout in a 4-0 victory Friday night. “[The team] definitely played very well in front of me,” the 25-year-old…

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#Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dead at 24

#Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dead at 24

“#Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dead at 24” Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died Sunday night as a result of what the organization described as a “tragic accident,” in which he suffered an apparent head injury after a fall. He was 24. In a statement Monday morning, the Blue Jackets said medical personnel was called…

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