Blue Jackets Host Sharks in Crucial Homestand
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It's March 28th. From the locker room to your ears, this is San Jose Sharks News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Columbus Blue Jackets host the San Jose Sharks tonight at Nationwide Arena, kicking off a three-game homestand. Columbus sits third in the Metro Division with 38 wins, 23 losses, and 11 overtime losses for 87 points. They're coming off a tight 2-1 loss to Montreal, but boast a 6-2-2 record over their last 10 games. The Sharks, 6th in the Pacific, hold 32 wins, 21 losses, and 7 overtime losses for 71 points, but they've dropped 6. Straight and gone, 2 wins, 6 losses, and 2 overtime losses in their last 10. Columbus has been lights out at home, grabbing points in 12 straight games there, which ties their club record.
What are the current standings of the Blue Jackets and Sharks?
They've earned points in 16 of their last 17 at the arena this season and lead the league in key stats since mid-January, like wins and fewest goals allowed per game. Their defense has been stingy, holding opponents to two goals or fewer in eight of the last nine outings. Meanwhile, the Sharks struggled defensively, ranking dead last with 250 goals against.
Fans are buzzing about the Blue Jackets' surge, which has them in playoff contention, while San Jose fights to stay relevant out west. Key guys like Adam Fantilli are on fire with points in seven of his last nine, closing in on a career high. Zach Wierenski leads all defensemen in points per game and shots, and Boone Jenner nears his 800th NHL game. For the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini tops their scoring with 96 points. Goaltending could decide it, with Columbus backups Jett Greaves and Elvis Merslikens both hot lately, facing San Jose's Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic. History favors the Jackets at home, winning four straight there against the Sharks and five of the last six.
Power plays are middling for both, but Columbus edges special teams slightly. Injuries hit Columbus with Damon Severson, questionable after leaving early last game, but their depth shines.
Kess the action on FanDuel Sports Network, or 97.1. The fan with Bob McKelligott on the call should be a gritty one as the Jackets aim to extend that home streak.
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