Monahan's 2 goals, Merzlikins' 40 saves help Blue Jackets stop skid, beat Devils 4-2

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sean Monahan had two goals and an assist, Elvis Merzlikins stopped a season-high 40 shots and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a five-game skid with a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.