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JVR scores twice in Maple Leafs' win

James van Riemsdyk had two goals with one assist to help the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.

Phil Kessel, Tyler Bozak and Daniel Winnik each registered a goal and one assist for the Maple Leafs, who got 18 saves from Jonathan Bernier.

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Toronto snapped a three-game skid and posted its first win under interim head coach Peter Horachek.

Ryan Johansen extended his goal streak to a career-high five games, supplying both tallies in only Columbus' fourth loss since the start of December (12-3-1).

Sergei Bobrovsky gave up four goals on 31 shots hours after signing a four- year contract extension with the Blue Jackets.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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