James van Riemsdyk netted two goals, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, marking their six-game win streak, the franchise's longest since January 2020. Kent Johnson and Adam Fantilli also contributed, with Fantilli extending his point streak to eight games. The Blue Jackets showcased strong performance at home, improving to 16-5-3, while Sharks goalie Alexandar Georgiev faced 34 shots.

On a night celebrating Marc-Édouard Vlasic's 1,300th game, the Sharks struggled, managing only one goal from Tyler Toffoli. Columbus dominated early, scoring three unanswered goals and controlling the pace of the game, especially in the first two periods. Zach Werenski’s assist on Fantilli’s goal extended his home point streak to 18 games, tying him for the sixth-longest defenseman streak in NHL history.