Blue Jackets scrap past Flames to win in Rick Bowness’ debut

Boone Jenner broke a late third-period tie, leading host Columbus to a wild 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames in the debut of new Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness on Tuesday.

Charlie Coyle scored twice in a three-point game, Zack Werenski produced one goal and two assists and Dante Fabbro added a goal for the Blue Jackets, who fired coach Dean Evason on Monday and hired the veteran Bowness. The team responded with a win despite blowing leads of 2-0 and 3-2.

Jenner registered a "Gordie Howe hat trick" -- a goal...