Blue Jackets' Vladislav Gavrikov: Slides assist in loss

Gavrikov posted an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and four blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

After his first two-game stretch without points since a five-game slump in late October, Gavrikov got back on the scoresheet. He helped out on an Alexandre Texier tally in the second period. Gavrikov has 13 points in 21 games this year, which is already better than his 12-point output in 55 contests last season. The Russian has added 25 shots on net, 31 hits and 39 blocks this season.