COLUMBUS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou scored three goals, seldom-used goaltender Thomas Greiss stopped 38 shots and the St. Louis Blues cruised to a 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Sammy Blais had a goal and two assists, Brandon Saad had a goal and an assist, and Brayden Schenn and Robert Thomas each had two assists for the Blues, who won their second straight after losing eight of nine.
Patrik Laine scored his team-high 21st goal and Michael Hutchinson, in his first start with the Blue Jackets, had 19 saves for the NHL’s worst team.
Columbus has lost four straight.