The Jackets weren't given much of a chance in this game, but they played a true "Team Game" to upset Cup favorite Toronto. They've now outscored the Maple Leafs 11-3 in two games this season.
The Blue Jackets jumped up by three goals, which was too much for the struggling Sharks. The Jackets would put away San Jose 4-1.
The Blue Jackets are in Toronto tonight for the first time this season
TORONTO - Adam Fantilli registered his first career hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made 29 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — James van Riemsdyk scored ... his point streak to eight games. Van Riemsdyk's second was an empty-netter with 2:01 remaining. Elvis Merzlikins made 18 saves as the Blue Jackets ...
San Jose seemed to have the puck for minutes at a time and started pouring shots on a waiting Elvis. He was able to ... through and got a puck behind Merzļikins. Rookie Macklin Celebrini would ...