Blue Jackets’ Saad matches career high in goals vs. Devils

Though the Columbus Blue Jackets will likely miss the playoffs for the second year in a row, they certainly found a winner in Brandon Saad.

The 23-year-old matched his age with his 23rd goal of the season against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday to equal his career high, which was set a year ago with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Saad was sent to Columbus as the centerpiece of a seven-player deal during the offseason, and the forward signed a six-year extension worth a reported $36 million just days later.

Though the American has had his ups and downs since leaving the reigning Stanley Cup champions, Saad has remained on a 30-goal pace and is certainly living up to expectations in his first season in Ohio.

Month G A P +/-
October 4 1 5 -4
November 5 6 11 3
December 5 6 11 1
January 5 3 8 1
February 4 0 4 -6

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