Johnny Gaudreau sparks Jackets with eight-point week

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Johnny Gaudreau sparks Jackets with eight-point week

By Grant Whitfield · November 18

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Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau looks refreshed after a brief line shuffle, thriving between Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko. He scored in three straight contests and logged a pair of primary assists on the man advantage.

Coach Pascal Vincent credited quicker puck movement: "Johnny is catching pucks in stride and attacking downhill instead of waiting on the half wall." The top unit is now 5-for-14 since the change.

Gaudreau said the chemistry is growing: "We’re reading off each other and keeping our feet moving. When we stay connected, the chances come."

Columbus faces a back-to-back against the Islanders and Devils, and Vincent plans to keep the trio together to maintain momentum.