<p>Before making his return to Nationwide Arena, <strong>home of the Columbus Blue Jackets</strong>, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/montreal-canadiens">Montreal Canadiens</a> star Patrik Laine</strong> made a series of comments that weren’t well received by the fans and players in Ohio’s organization. One of the team’s leaders, <strong>Zach Werenski</strong> took notice of Laine’s statement, <strong>dropping a vivid response.</strong></p>



<p><strong>Patrik Laine’s stint with the Blue Jackets failed to meet the expectations</strong>. In an <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a></strong> blockbuster trade, the Finn was traded to Ohio in January 2021 from the Winnipeg Jets. <strong>He was shipped off along Jack Roslovic, and in exchange for Pierre-Luc Dubois</strong>. Both teams swapped stars in hopes of fresh starts, <strong>but neither party ended up better off.</strong></p>



<p><strong>Laine has been through a lot since</strong>. Along with injuries, Laine entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Jan. 28. He was cleared from the program on July 26. He was traded to Montreal during the offseason, but suffered an injury in preseason that caused him to miss the opening 24 games of the season.</p>



<p>Since his return to the ice, Laine has been a key contributor for the Habs, particularly on the power play, <strong>where he remains unstoppable</strong>. Beyond his performance, he has also emerged as a vocal leader for Montreal. However, his recent <strong>comments about his former team have sparked significant controversy</strong>, drawing a sharp response from his ex-teammate Zach Werenski.</p>



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<p><em>“It’s unfortunate. <strong>For him to bash us like that, I think it’s just unacceptable</strong>,” </em>Zach Werenski stated, via<em> @1stOhioBattery </em>on X<em>. “<strong>We were nothing but good teammates to him</strong>. For him to come in and say that is bull—-. Definitely not happy about it and <strong>none of us in this room are happy about it</strong>. <strong>It speaks more about him than it does us</strong>. What’s he thinking saying that? It’s just incredible.”</em></p>


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<p><strong>Out of spite, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Jackets</a> would go on to defeat the Habs</strong> 5-4. Werenski registered three assists, while Laine was kept scoreless in his return to Columbus. </p>



<h2>Laine’s comments on his stint with the Blue Jackets</h2>



<p>As Laine geared up for an emotional return to Columbus, uncertain whether he’d be welcomed or booed by the home fans, the 26-year-old sent a strong message about his memories from his four-season tenure with the Jackets.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>I feel like we were just doing the same thing year after year</strong>,” </em>Laine said, via<em> SportsNet. <strong>“I was tired of losing and just giving up when it’s December to start focusing on next year. </strong>I’m not going to do that. That’s frustrating as a player when you’re trying to win and some people are, you know, not like that.</em></p>



<p><em>“They’re a little too satisfied and too comfortable where they’re at. <strong>It wasn’t really a fit for me anymore</strong>. But here (in Montreal), it doesn’t matter if we’re winning or losing, we’re always trying our best. That’s what I felt about it (in Columbus).”</em></p>



<h2>Hostile return to Ohio</h2>



<p>Laine also voiced a very stern statement in case he was booed<em>. “If somebody feels like they want to boo, I feel like <strong>they’ve got bigger issues going on than me coming back here</strong>.”</em></p>



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<p>As it stands, Columbus is fifth in the Metro Division with 34 points, whereas Montreal ranks sixth in the Atlantic with 31 points. The Canadiens and Blue Jackets won’t meet each other again in the regular season, <strong>and though it’d make for a compelling storyline</strong>, a matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is highly unlikely.</p>

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<p>The New York Islanders (28-27-9) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (32-29-5) -- who've lost three in a row -- on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET.</p><p>New York's most recent game was a 4-1 home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 27. Brock Nelson (one goal) and Adam Pelech (one assist) both had one point for the Islanders.</p><p>Look for everything you need to know about this hockey matchup including the date, time, TV channel and where to stream it live online for free. Watch this game live in the US on <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-New_York_Islanders_at_Columbus_Blue_Jackets-DS">FuboTV (7-day free trial).</a></p><h2>What time is the Islanders vs. Blue Jackets?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Tuesday, March 29, 2022</li><li><strong>Arena:</strong> Nationwide Arena</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> MSG</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-New_York_Islanders_at_Columbus_Blue_Jackets-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Key Players for the Islanders</h2><ul><li>One of New York's top contributing offensive players this season is Nelson, who has 46 points (31 goals, 15 assists) and plays an average of 17:40 per game.</li><li>Mathew Barzal has totaled 42 points (0.8 per game), scoring 12 goals and adding 30 assists.</li><li>Anders Lee's 38 points this season have come via 25 goals and 13 assists.</li><li>Ilya Sorokin has allowed 97 goals (2.30 goals against average) and recorded 1226 saves.</li></ul><h2>Key Players for Blue Jackets</h2><ul><li>Columbus' Patrik Laine has collected 24 assists and 25 goals in 47 games, good for 49 points.</li><li>Oliver Bjorkstrand has made a big impact for Columbus this season with 49 points, thanks to 23 goals and 26 assists.</li><li>Jakub Voracek has five goals and 43 assists, for a season point total of 48.</li><li>Elvis Merzlikins has a 22-15-5 record this season, with a .903 save percentage (35th in the league). In 44 games, he has 1275 saves, and has allowed 137 goals (3.4 goals against average).</li></ul><h2>Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Key Stats & Odds</h2><ul><li>The Islanders rank 26th in the league with 174 goals scored (2.7 per game).</li><li>Defensively, the Islanders are one of the stingiest units in league action, giving up 172 total goals (2.7 per game) to rank fourth.</li><li>Their goal differential (+2) ranks 17th in the league.</li><li>The 33 power-play goals the Islanders have recorded this season (on 161 power-play chances) rank 25th in the NHL.</li></ul><ul><li>The Blue Jackets' 212 goals on the season (3.2 per game) rank them 13th in the NHL.</li><li>The Blue Jackets have conceded 244 total goals this season (3.7 per game), 31st in the NHL.</li><li>With a goal differential of -32, they are 23rd in the league.</li><li>The Blue Jackets have 33 power-play goals (25th in NHL) on 172 chances.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Islanders odds:</b> -143</li><li><b>Blue Jackets odds:</b> +122</li></ul><p>If you want to watch the game live from the United States, head to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-New_York_Islanders_at_Columbus_Blue_Jackets-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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<p>The Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets (each coming off a victory in its last game) will clash on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.</p><p>Pittsburgh earned a 4-1 road victory against the Arizona Coyotes in its last game on March 19. Sidney Crosby had two points (two goals) for the Penguins.</p><p>In its last game on March 19, Columbus secured a 5-4 home victory over the St. Louis Blues. Five Blue Jackets players recorded two points each in that matchup, including Eric Robinson (two assists) and Patrik Laine (one goal and one assist).</p><h2>What time is Pittsburgh vs. Columbus?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Tuesday, March 22, 2022</li><li><strong>Arena:</strong> PPG Paints Arena</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Columbus_Blue_Jackets_at_Pittsburgh_Penguins-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Key Players for Pittsburgh</h2><ul><li>One of Pittsburgh's top offensive players this season is Crosby, who has scored 61 points in 51 games (22 goals and 39 assists).</li><li>Jake Guentzel has racked up 61 points (1.1 per game), scoring 29 goals and adding 32 assists.</li><li>Kris Letang has scored six goals and added 46 assists through 59 games for Pittsburgh.</li><li>Tristan Jarry has conceded 110 goals (2.3 goals against average) and recorded 1309 saves with a .922 save percentage (eighth-best in the league).</li></ul><h2>Key Players for Columbus</h2><ul><li>Laine's 25 goals and 23 assists in 44 contests give him 48 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.</li><li>Oliver Bjorkstrand has made a major impact for Columbus this season with 48 points, thanks to 22 goals and 26 assists.</li><li>Columbus' Jakub Voracek has 45 points (four goals, 41 assists) this season.</li><li>Joonas Korpisalo's record stands at 7-10-0 on the season, giving up 73 goals (4.1 goals against average) and amassing 524 saves with an .878 save percentage (51st in the league).</li></ul><h2>Pittsburgh vs. Columbus Key Stats & Odds</h2><ul><li>The Penguins' 202 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 12th in the NHL.</li><li>The Penguins have given up 162 total goals (2.6 per game), the fifth-fewest in NHL action.</li><li>Their goal differential (+40) makes them sixth-best in the league.</li><li>The 39 power-play goals the Penguins have recorded this season rank 15th in the NHL (on 193 power-play chances).</li></ul><ul><li>The Blue Jackets' 206 goals on the season (3.3 per game) rank them 10th in the league.</li><li>The Blue Jackets have allowed 232 total goals this season (3.7 per game), 31st in the NHL.</li><li>With a goal differential of -26, they are 22nd in the league.</li><li>With 30 power-play goals (on 164 chances), the Blue Jackets are 25th in the NHL.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Pittsburgh odds:</b> -352</li><li><b>Columbus odds:</b> +273</li></ul><p>To stream this game live from the United States, head to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Columbus_Blue_Jackets_at_Pittsburgh_Penguins-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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<p>The Washington Capitals (33-18-10) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (31-27-3) -- who've won three straight -- on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.</p><p>Washington earned a 4-3 home victory over the New York Islanders in its last game on March 15, taking the shootout 2-1. Evgeny Kuznetsov led the Capitals with two points (two assists).</p><p>Columbus won its last game 4-1 on the road against the Ottawa Senators on March 16. Jack Roslovic (two goals) and Patrik Laine (two assists) were among the three Blue Jackets skaters who collected two points each in that matchup.</p><h2>What time is Washington vs. Columbus?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Thursday, March 17, 2022</li><li><strong>Arena:</strong> Nationwide Arena</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> NBC Sports Networks</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Washington_Capitals_at_Columbus_Blue_Jackets-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Key Players for Washington</h2><ul><li>One of Washington's most productive offensive players this season is Alex Ovechkin, who has 73 points (37 goals, 36 assists) and plays an average of 21:14 per game.</li><li>Kuznetsov has racked up 59 points (1.0 per game), scoring 19 goals and adding 40 assists.</li><li>John Carlson's season total of 49 points has come from 10 goals and 39 assists.</li><li>Vitek Vanecek has a goals against average of 2.4, and a .917 save percentage (13th in the league).</li></ul><h2>Key Players for Columbus</h2><ul><li>Oliver Bjorkstrand is a key offensive option for Columbus, with 45 points this season. He has recorded 21 goals and 24 assists in 59 games.</li><li>Laine is a top scorer for Columbus, with 45 total points this season. He has netted 23 goals and provided 22 assists in 42 games.</li><li>Columbus' Boone Jenner has 44 points (23 goals, 21 assists) this season.</li><li>Elvis Merzlikins has a 22-15-3 record this season, with a .904 save percentage (35th in the league). In 40 games, he has 1172 saves, and has conceded 125 goals (3.4 goals against average).</li></ul><h2>Washington vs. Columbus Key Stats & Odds</h2><ul><li>The Capitals score the ninth-most goals in the NHL (198 total, 3.2 per game).</li><li>The Capitals rank 11th in goals against, allowing 170 total goals (2.8 per game) in NHL play.</li><li>Their goal differential (+28) makes them ninth-best in the league.</li><li>The 33 power-play goals the Capitals have scored this season rank 19th in the NHL (on 183 power-play chances).</li></ul><ul><li>The Blue Jackets are eighth in the league in scoring (199 goals, 3.3 per game).</li><li>The Blue Jackets allow 3.6 goals per game (221 in total), 29th in the NHL.</li><li>With a goal differential of -22, they are 22nd in the league.</li><li>The Blue Jackets have 28 power-play goals (27th in NHL) on 155 chances.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Washington odds:</b> -201</li><li><b>Columbus odds:</b> +168</li></ul><p>To stream this game live from the United States, head to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Washington_Capitals_at_Columbus_Blue_Jackets-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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