Hoffman, Sens down Blue Jackets

Mike Hoffman's goal midway through the third period helped the Ottawa Senators defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-2, on Saturday night.

David Legwand and Erik Karlsson also scored for the Senators, who have won four straight.

Robin Lehner stopped 38-of-40 shots in the win.

Nick Foligno had a goal and an assist and David Savard scored for Columbus, which has dropped two of its last three.

Curtis McElhinney saved 16-of-18 shots before leaving with an injury, and Sergei Bobrovsky served up the game-winner, saving 17 shots in defeat.

[SportsNetwork.com]