Category Archive: NHL

Blue Jackets News & Notes

RJ Umberger‘s consecutive game streak is sitting at 240 games. Jason Chimera holds the Blue Jackets’ record at 240 consecutive games (source). Provided nothing happens (knock wood), he will tie Chimera’s record on Sunday against St. Louis, and set the mark in Dallas n Tuesday. (h/t to Lee at the Jacketsblog for the reminder). The …

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Game 76: Jackets lose in the shootout… wait, no they don't!

For the first time in what feels like eons, the Blue Jackets did what seemed improbable. In fact, they did several things that have otherwise eluded them lately: scored multiple times at home, won at home, and won in the shootout. After losing six straight shootouts, a collective breath of relief was released after Maksim …

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Minor League Monday: Falcons keep falling

The Springfield Falcons finished the last week 1-2, dropping decisions to Connecticut and Binghamton and picking up a victory over Worcester that ended a twelve-game losing streak. The Falcons currently sit with a record of 31-38-2-3 and 67 points which puts them at sixth in the Atlantic Division and outside the AHL playoff picture. Additions: …

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Game 75: Canucks @ CBJ Live Blog

Prior to the game, the Blue Jackets announced they have signed Boston College junior Cam Atkinson to an entry level contract. He’s scheduled to join Springfield after three years at BC, where he amassed 124 points in 117 games. According to @BlueJacketsNHL: Starters: Calvert-Brassard-Nash; Methot-Tyutin; Garon Scratches: Stralman, Clitsome, Murray, Moreau, Clark.

Avs 5, Jackets 4: Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea…

Rick Nash, in full streak-mode, knocked home his 32nd goal of the season just 2:14 in the first period with some help from Derick Brassard carrying the puck coast to coast. Brassard and Kris Russell both assisted, bringing them each to a career-best 28 assists for Brassard and career-high 23 points for Russell. Ryan O’Reilly …

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Jackets easily possessed by Devil

Remember back in the olden days of February or maybe even on Saturday, when the Jackets were able to complete passes and put the puck on the net? Those were the days, weren’t they? Apparently the epic Supermoon event sapped them of their ability to operate as functional professional hockey players. Did they do anything …

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Nash, Jackets get it done in 64:26

If you, at any point in this game, had any confidence in the outcome of the game, you’re lying. It started interestingly enough, as Rick Nash got off the schneid with his thirtieth goal of the season, assisted by Derek Dorsett and Sammy Pahlsson. Pahlsson chipped the puck to Dorsett along the boards, who flipped …

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Game 70: Here it goes again…

OK GO says it better than words ever could: Let’s recap those lyrics, in case you’re unfamiliar: Just when you think that you’re in control Just when you think that you’ve got a hold Just when you get on a roll Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again Oh, here it goes …

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