The Blue Jackets jumped up by three goals, which was too much for the struggling Sharks. The Jackets would put away San Jose 4-1.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — James van Riemsdyk scored ... his point streak to eight games. Van Riemsdyk’s second was an empty-netter with 2:01 remaining. Elvis Merzlikins made 18 saves as the Blue ...

San Jose seemed to have the puck for minutes at a time and started pouring shots on a waiting Elvis. He was able to ... through and got a puck behind Merzļikins. Rookie Macklin Celebrini would ...

Jason Newland is the Site Editor and Reporter for the Columbus Blue Jackets team site with The Hockey News. A resident of Columbus, Jason has spent 10 years writing about the Blue Jackets and in his spare time hangs with his son Trevor, plays softball, and watches all sports. You can follow him at @F1reTheCannon.

After posting 38 points in 71 games with the Boston Bruins last season, James van Riemsdyk spent much of the off-season unsigned after the Original Six club decided not to bring him back. However, he eventually landed a one-year,

Van Riemsdyk scored two goals in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks. The 35-year-old winger delivered his second multi-goal performance in January, tipping home a Damon Severson shot early in the second period before icing the game with an empty-netter late in the third.

Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (21-20-3, in the Metropolitan Division)

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the New York Rangers after James van Riemsdyk scored two goals in the Blue Jackets' 4-1 win against the San Jose Sharks.