Blue Jackets defeat Blues for 5th straight win

Kent Johnson scores goal and assist in Columbus victory

Feb. 1, 2026 at 1:15am

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The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Saturday night, extending their season-best winning streak to five games. Kent Johnson scored a goal and added an assist for the Blue Jackets, who have won 9 of their last 10 games and outscored opponents 38-27 since January 11th.

Why it matters

The Blue Jackets' recent hot streak has propelled them up the standings in the competitive Central Division, as they look to secure a playoff spot in the second half of the NHL season.

The details

In addition to Kent Johnson's contributions, the Blue Jackets also got goals from Damon Severson, Isac Lundestrom, Denton Mateychuk and Mason during the victory over the Blues.

  • The game was played on Saturday night, February 1, 2026.
  • The Blue Jackets' winning streak now stands at 5 games, their best stretch of the season.

The players

Kent Johnson

A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored a goal and added an assist in the win.

Damon Severson

A defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored a goal in the victory.

Isac Lundestrom

A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored a goal in the game.

Denton Mateychuk

A defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored a goal in the win.

Mason

A player for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored a goal in the victory.

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The takeaway

The Blue Jackets' recent hot streak has them firmly in playoff position in the Central Division, as they look to continue their strong play and secure a postseason berth in the second half of the NHL season.