Boone Jenner leaves “brave” review of big win over Senators
The Columbus Blue Jackets closed their momentum with a statement Monday night, grinding out a physical 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
It was Columbus’ second night in a rowhowever, the Blue Jackets showed little fatigue, relying on resilience, timely scoring and steady scoring to secure their third straight victory. After the game, captain Boone Jenner summed up the effort in raw, emotional words, emphasizing how much the win meant group.
“A bold, bold win,” Jenner said, via NHL.com. “We played for each other and did everything we could, gave everything we had and got the result. I liked the way we played and fought for each other. Jet kept us in it and made some huge saves when we needed to. We just kept coming and were able to score some goals.”
Jenner backed up his words on the ice, opening the scoring late in the first period when he deflected a cross past Cole Sillinger Ottawa goalkeeper Leevi Merilainen. That early breakthrough set the tone for a game that Columbus largely controlled.
Jett Greaves answered the call again in the net. As Ottawa struggled to generate sustained pressure, Greaves was sharp when tested, finishing with 27 saves to frustrate the home crowd.
Columbus also received strong contributions throughout the lineup. Damon Severson had a goal and an assist, while Cole Sillinger and Charlie Coyle had two helpers each. The Blue Jackets improved to 17-15-6, continuing a rebound that followed a rough stretch earlier in the season.
For Ottawa, the loss marked a bad end to 2025. Jake Sanderson scored the lone goal, while Tim Stutzl extended his point streak to 10 games with an assist. Still, the Senators dropped their third straight game, and the frustration was palpable as some fans booed the team from the ice.
With Linus Ullmark out of the club for personal reasonsMerilainen had to start against Columbus and faced constant pressure throughout the night.
The Blue Jackets will look to build on this momentum as they move deeper into the playoff race. If the “bold” identity Jenner described continues to emerge nightly, Columbus may be turning the corner at the perfect time.
2025-12-30 10:02:00
