In Columbus, at Nationwide Arena, an NHL regular season game was held, where the Columbus Blue Jackets hosted the New York Islanders. The encounter concluded with a comeback victory for the hosts by a score of 4:2.
It is noteworthy that with five minutes remaining in the game, Columbus trailed 1:2 but managed to turn the tide and score three consecutive goals, securing their triumph.
For Columbus, Russian forward Kirill Marchenko, defenseman Ivan Provorov, and Cole Sillinger registered points. Marchenko netted a brace, scoring two goals, which proved a decisive contribution to the team’s success. Dmitri Voronkov did not tally any offensive actions in this contest but actively participated in the offensive plays.
For the Islanders, Russian forward Maxim Shabanov and Bo Horvat scored, yet this proved insufficient for a win. The team conceded crucial pucks in the final moments of the game, which determined the outcome in favor of the home side.
The next regular season contests are scheduled for December 30th and 31st. Columbus will meet the Ottawa Senators, while the Islanders will face the Chicago Blackhawks. Both clubs will aim to use these matchups to better their standing in the league table and gather points before the holiday games.
The Columbus victory was an illustration of team spirit and the ability to reverse a difficult situation. The Russian players once again displayed a high standard of play and made a vital contribution to the team’s success.
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