Blue Jackets' Vladislav Gavrikov: Offers assist in win

Gavrikov posted an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Coyotes.

Gavrikov set up Justin Danforth's first NHL tally at 17:34 of the second period. The 25-year-old Gavrikov has picked up the pace on offense lately with four assists in his last five games. The Russian blueliner has seven helpers, 14 shots on net, 22 blocked shots, 18 hits and a plus-9 rating as a steady second-pairing option for head coach Brad Larsen.