The Columbus Blue Jackets finish out 2019 with a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Blue Jackets rookie goaltender Elvis Merzlikins recorded his first NHL win. Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski scored a hat trick. Former Blue Jackets goaltender and current Panther goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky received the loss in his first return to Columbus as a Florida Panther. (Rachel Lewis – Inside Hockey)
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- Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA – 72) receives love from a fan in his first return to Columbus since signing with the Florida Panthers.
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- Chris Driedger (FLA – 60) during warmups.
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- Aaron Ekblad (FLA – 5) juggles a puck during warmups.
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- Aaron Ekblad (FLA – 5) during warmups.
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- Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ – 90) makes his first home game start.
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- Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ – 90) sprays himself down before the start of the game.
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- Brian Boyle (FLA – 9) skates the puck away from Dean Kukan (CBJ – 46).
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- Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ – 90) keeps an eye on the play.
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- Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ – 90) keeps an eye on the puck.
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- Vincent Trocheck (FLA – 21) skates the puck away from Nathan Gerbe (CBJ – 24).
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- David Savard (CBJ – 58) knocks Brian Boyle (FLA – 9) off the puck.
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- Kevin Stenlund (CBJ – 11) tangles up with Frank Vatrano (FLA – 77).
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- David Savard (CBJ – 58) skates the puck away from Mark Pysyk (FLA – 13).
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- Blue Jackets mascot Stinger gets into the New Year’s Eve spirit.
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- Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA – 72) awaits a faceoff.
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- Keith Yandle (FLA – 3) skates the puck up the ice.
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- Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA – 72) makes a save against Eric Robinson (CBJ – 50).
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- Kevin Stenlund (CBJ – 11) takes a shot on Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA – 72).
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- Boone Jenner (CBJ – 38) scores a goal against Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA – 72).
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- Boone Jenner (CBJ – 38) celebrates his goal.
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- Frank Vatrano (FLA – 77) gets checked into the boards by Dean Kukan (CBJ – 46).
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- Zach Werenski (CBJ – 8) scores a hat trick.
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- Jonathan Huberdeau (FLA – 11) slams Vladislav Gavrikov (CBJ – 44) into the ice.
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- Seth Jones (CBJ – 3) awaits a faceoff.
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- Nick Foligno (CBJ – 71) and Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ – 90) leap into each others’ arms in victory.
