By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gregory Hofmann scored his first NHL goal and added an assist, leading the Blue Jackets to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars.
The Blue Jackets won for the second time in three games.
Oliver Bjorkstrand added a goal and his 100th career assist, and Zach Werenski finished with a goal and assist.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 31 shots and is unbeaten in four starts this season.
Tyler Seguin scored and Braden Holtby made 22 saves for the Stars.