Zach Werenski scored and had two assists and Kent Johnson scored twice for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak. Denton Mateychuk and Adam Fantilli each scored,
March 2 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Justin Timberlake performs at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 27. The Blue Jackets and Red Wings play at Ohio Stadium on March 1. This weekend might as well be circled in bright red ink on the calendar for people living in Columbus.
Blue Jackets takeaways include Zach Werenski's franchise record home point streak stopping at 22 games, tied for third all-time among defensemen.
Takeaways for Blue Jackets include Zach Werenski's record point streak, Kent Johnson's goals and Elvis Merzlikins' cheeky run-in with a goal post.
It's safe to check the NHL standings. The out-of-town scoreboard is of interest. The Blue Jackets are now in the throes of a playoff race.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are getting healthy at the perfect time ahead of the National Hockey League stretch run.