This season has been a period of rebuilding, growth and developing the team’s skills. The San Jose Sharks have struggled to find themselves out of the bottom of the league. Each game, win or lose, is never the same in the end.

They didn’t get to six goals, but the Blue Jackets did move into the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference over the Boston Bruins by extending their season-high winning streak to six straight games Thursday at Nationwide Arena.

Playing with the St. Louis Blues in his first full NHL season, Walman, in an April 7, 2021 game against the Vegas Golden Knights, trailed the play as forward Jordan Kyrou led a rush up the ice. Kyrou put a shot on net that Fleury saved, but Walman pounced on the rebound and one-timed a shot through traffic and past the legendary netminder.

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

Zach Werenski climbs higher, the Blue Jackets are watching the standings closer and the San Jose Sharks were overmatched: 3 takeaways

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

James van Riemsdyk scored twice, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

Watch the Game Highlights from Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks, 01/16/2025