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USA TODAY |
The Blue Jackets (34-30-9) moved to 77 points but didn't gain ground on the Montreal Canadiens in their pursuit of the second wild-card spot in the NHL's Eastern Conference.
ESPN |
The Chicago Blackhawks, on a four-game losing streak, play the Washington Capitals.
Associated Press |
The Wild won 6-3 in the previous matchup.
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Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason, Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger talk about the team's push for a playoffs spot in the season's final stretch.
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COLUMBUS -- Kirill Marchenko scored his third NHL hat trick and had an assist for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who defeated the Nashville Predators 8-4 at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday.
Kirill Marchenko's team-leading 29th, 30th and 31st goals give the Blue Jackets a needed win and first 30-goal scorer since Cam Atkinson.
It's the time of year to doubt the Columbus Blue Jackets, who've made but six playoff appearances in 23 seasons. Then again