James van Riemsdyk scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to extend their win streak to six games — their longest since January 2020.

shoots on San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. COLUMBUS — James van Riemsdyk scored twice and ...

A strong first two periods helped the Blue Jackets survive a third-period push from the Sharks before van Riemsdyk found the empty net.

Georgiev will tend the twine on the road against Columbus on Thursday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. Georgiev snapped a six-game losing streak Tuesday against Detroit, and he'll attempt to stay hot in his second consecutive start Thursday.

Chased by champs

The Sharks were a step behind the Columbus Blue Jackets throughout the first period ... “We tried to be something we’re (not).” Goalie Alexandar Georgiev also allowed a goal to James van Riemsdyk in the second period but still might have been the ...