- Justin Danforth leads Blue Jackets past Flames

The Columbus Blue Jackets secured a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday, with Justin Danforth and Zach Werenski each contributing a goal and an assist. Goaltender Spencer Martin, who hadn’t won a game since December 27, 2022, made 36 saves to help the Blue Jackets to victory. Sean Kuraly also scored for the Blue Jackets, while Elias Lindholm replied for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom made 26 saves for Calgary. The Flames have struggled on their current road trip, with just one win in four games. Elvis Merzlikins was initially slated to start in goal for the Blue Jackets but was deemed unfit due to illness, so Martin stepped in and delivered a strong performance. Kuraly opened the scoring for the Blue Jackets in the second period, followed by Danforth extending the lead in the third period. Lindholm scored a short-handed goal for the Flames, but Werenski sealed the victory for the Blue Jackets with an empty-net goal. The game ended with a physical altercation between Rasmus Andersson and Patrik Laine, but the situation was defused.