Blue Jackets Blank Devils for 6th Straight Win

Elvis Merzlikins earns first shutout of season as Columbus extends hot streak

Feb. 4, 2026 at 2:31am

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Elvis Merzlikins made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season and Mathieu Olivier scored two goals as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Tuesday. The Blue Jackets extended their season-high winning streak to six games and are 10-1-0 in their past 11 contests.

Why it matters

The Blue Jackets' hot streak has propelled them up the standings in the competitive Metropolitan Division, while the Devils' offensive struggles continue to be a concern as they fight to stay in the playoff race.

The details

Merzlikins earned his 12th career shutout, improving to 11-8-1 on the season. Olivier's two goals and Dante Fabbro's go-ahead tally in the third period powered the Blue Jackets' offense. Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves in the loss for the Devils, who have now been shut out six times this season.

  • The Blue Jackets extended their season-high winning streak to six games.
  • Columbus is 10-1-0 in its past 11 games and has won five straight away games.

The players

Elvis Merzlikins

The Blue Jackets goaltender made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season.

Mathieu Olivier

The Blue Jackets forward scored two goals in the victory.

Dante Fabbro

The Blue Jackets defenseman scored the go-ahead goal in the third period in his return to the lineup.

Jacob Markstrom

The Devils goaltender made 23 saves in the loss.

Nico Hischier

The Devils forward hit the post in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this momentum and keep pushing forward.”

— Elvis Merzlikins, Blue Jackets Goaltender

What’s next

The Blue Jackets will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. The Devils will try to snap their 1-4-0 skid when they visit the New York Rangers on Friday.

The takeaway

The Blue Jackets' hot streak has them firmly in the playoff picture in the Metropolitan Division, while the Devils' offensive struggles continue to be a concern as they fight to stay in the postseason race.