NEWARK, N.J. -- Making the playoffs for the third time in franchise history is just the first step for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
There's much more serious work ahead for coach John Tortorella and his team in the next few weeks: making a run at the Stanley Cup.
Lukas Sedlak and Brandon Dubinsky scored on penalty shots and the Blue Jackets returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2014 with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday.
There was some laughter heard outside the Blue Jackets' locker room before it opened and Tortorella said he wanted his players to enjoy the night.