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Tim Stützle scored twice, and the Ottawa Senators used a four-goal first period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–3, snapping a three-game skid.
The season isn't half over yet. But it's getting late early in Columbus, which hasn't made Stanley Cup playoffs since the 2019-20 season.
Elvis Merzlikins allows three goals on five shots to put Columbus Blue Jackets in 3-0 hole before being pulled in a 6-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators.
The Ottawa Senators visit the Minnesota Wild after Tim Stützle scored two goals in the Senators' 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Ottawa Senators forward was ruled out of their matchup with a lower-body injury to start the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, the team announced. Eller had drawn back into the lineup Tuesday during their 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, after missing two games with an undisclosed injury.