Severson Drives Early Lead, Chips in Two in Columbus Win
Defenseman opens scoring and adds an assist as Blue Jackets edge Penguins in a shootout
Damon Severson opened the scoring and finished as one of Columbus’s primary drivers on offense, recording 1 goal and 1 assist in the Blue Jackets’ 3-2 shootout win. His primary contributions came at even strength: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points, and 3 shots on goal while logging 22:20 of ice time across 29 shifts.
Severson ranked 4th among team skaters in ice time and 3rd among the six defencemen on the roster, and his two-point night came entirely at even strength (production by strength: 2 points, 3 shots, 7 shot attempts at even strength). He was a clean night in the details — 0 takeaways, 0 giveaways, 0 penalty minutes, and 1 blocked shot. In a tight, extra-time decision, Severson’s goal and assist were pivotal pieces of Columbus’s victory rather than a quiet, ordinary outing.