Blue Jackets Score: December 5, 2016

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When teams play against each other twice in a row tensions always seem extra high. Whether it's the winner trying to elongate their victory streak or the loser wanting redemption, each team plays with a little extra gusto. Although the Jackets didn't put 60 pucks on Domingue like they did with Smith, they did keep their penalty time in check and stayed out of the box (which paid off). The first 3 of the 4 game goals were scored on power plays. The Coyotes took the lead midway through the first period, but this was swiftly taken away 2:11 later with a goal by Gagner. Gagner is proving to be an excellent acquisition for the Jackets. With 2 goals and 2 assists for the night, he is tied with Nick Foligno with the most goals on the team, 10 each. Honestly, I think all the Jackets are looking good on the ice and I'm not mad at all.

Game Highlights: -Saad got his 200th career point with an assist -The Jackets have won the last seven out of eight at home -Right now we have a .708 winning percentage through our first 24 games of the season, making this our highest in franchise history. The previous best was .573 in 2013-14.

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