After losing yet another player to injury, the Blue Jackets discovered unexpected chemistry in a makeshift top line.
James van Riemsdyk scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 in a matchup of playoff contenders.
Van Riemsdyk had two goals in Thursday's 5-2 win over Detroit. Both goals came after Jackets' coach Dean Evason moved van Riemsdyk onto a line with Boone Jenner and Kent Johnson after Cole Sillinger left the game with an upper-body injury in the first period.
James van Riemsdyk scored two goals to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 road win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Kent Johnson had a goal and an assist and Boone Jenner had three assists for Columbus,
DETROIT (AP) — James van Riemsdyk scored ... Fabbro’s point shot past Talbot. Van Riemsdyk added his second of the night to make it 4-1, converting Jenner’s feed from the slot.