Jesper Bratt scored the eventual game-winner as the New Jersey Devils edged the host Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night. Timo Meier also scored for New Jersey (37-26-6, 80 points), which has won four of five and improved to 20-15-2 on the road this season.

Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt scored 39 seconds apart in the second period, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night. Jake Allen had a season-high 45 saves to improve to 12-13-1 for the Devils.

Mathieu Oliver scored in the third period to end a 182:55 scoreless drought for the Blue Jackets (31-28-8), who have lost four straight and six of seven. Jet Greaves made 18 saves. Despite the loss, Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason was impressed by the performance.