The special teams were a part of a frustrating first period that set the tone for the loss. Columbus had a 14-5 advantage in shots on goal, killed the first penalty it faced and then scored on its first power play. Adam Fantilli made a great shot just five minutes into the game to give the Blue Jackets a 1-0 lead at even strength, and then Boone Jenner was all alone on the doorstep on a power play 18 minutes in. A puck deflected off of his skate and past Jake Oettinger for a 2-0 lead that would prove to be the game-winning goal.
