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Game #77 recap: Blue Jackets deal blow to Flyers’ playoff hopes with 6-2 win

The Columbus Blue Jackets hit the ice in Nationwide Arena on Saturday, taking on the fighting-for-their-playoff-lives Philadelphia Flyers and former CBJ head coach John Tortorella . Here’s how the the Jackets lined up:

Tonight’s numbers & names!

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This game lined up for a massive one for the Flyers, with up to 30% shifts in playoff chances depending on implications:

Jet Greaves got the start in net. Here’s what happened.

First Period

The Jackets played well early, including killing off a double minor from Nick Blankenburg.