- Associated Press
Hofmann nets 1st NHL goal, Blue Jackets defeat Dallas 4-1
Gregory Hofmann scored his first NHL goal and added an assist, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 win over over Dallas Stars on Monday night. Oliver Bjorkstrand added a goal and his 100th career assist, and Zach Werenski had a goal and an assist as Columbus won for the second time in three games. Alexandre Texier scored into an empty net.
NHL Metropolitan Table
| GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
