COLUMBUS, Ohio — Historically, Johnny Gaudreau has a good record against his childhood favorite team, scoring 16 points in 13 games against the Flyers. After joining the Columbus Blue Jackets in free agency, he led his new team to a 5-2 victory over the local team that said it never planned to pursue him.
Gaudreau already was the Blue Jackets’ leading scorer, coming into the game with five goals and four assists. He quickly added to his season stats, as well as his career stats against the Flyers, with an goal scored on an odd-man rush, assisted by Zach Werenski.
Eight minutes later, Gaudreau returned the favor and assisted Werenski on the second goal of the night, also scored on an odd-man rush. He then dampened the Flyers’ hopes of a stronger second by helping Boone Jenner score 37 seconds in to give the Blue Jackets, who came into the game on a five-game losing streak, a three-goal lead.
