Look at us. Hey, look at us. Who woulda thought? Not me.
Despite all the odds, the Columbus Blue Jackets remain alive in the playoff race thanks to back-to-back wins over the conference-leading Washington Capitals, coupled with back-to-back overtime losses by the Montreal Canadiens. The task: Two more wins in regulation to close out the season, starting with tonight in Philadelphia against the Flyers, coupled with another Canadiens loss, in regulation, against the Hurricanes on Wednesday. They completed part one of three tonight with a 3-0 win.
First Period
It was a rough and messy period for the Jackets, with a bit sloppier passing and bit looser defense then we’ve grown accustomed to during this four-game win streak.