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Columbus was no match for Steven Stamkos and Tampa Bay in a 5-2 loss.
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After an early lead Tuesday, the Blue Jackets allowed four third-period goals to the Coyotes. "We're finding ways to lose every night."
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Columbus was the better club for long stretches of the game, but New York's two empty net goals overshadowed the effort.
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Columbus won a regulation road game for just the fifth time this season.
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The Blue Jackets were riddled by injuries to key players and facing one of the NHL's elite offensive clubs and still won 6-5 in overtime.
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"We chased it all night," Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent said after Columbus' 6-3 loss to New Jersey.
The Blue Jackets have been unable to grab hold of games in the balance. Wednesday they lost two second-period leads to the Canadiens.
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A look at Jonathan Huberdeau's and Johnny Gaudreau's steep declines, plus what's behind the Islanders' struggles?
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Columbus leaned on rookie Adam Fantilli's line while the two veterans sat out much of the third period.
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Gaudreau has just one goal (an empty-netter), five assists and 36 shots on goal in 16 games.
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The Blue Jackets suffered a 5-3 loss to the Penguins as Johnny Gaudreau still looks to beat a goalie with a puck this season.
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The first-year Blue Jackets coach sat Gaudreau for most of the third period in a one-goal game.
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The Blue Jackets came up empty despite numerous scoring chances on Saturday, losing 2-0 to the Islanders.
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GM Jarmo Kekalainen doesn't seem willing to wait on this year's draft pick to get Columbus back in the mix in the Eastern Conference.
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Marchenko tied a franchise rookie record with a goal in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.
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Gaudreau scored two goals, including the OT winner and added three primary assists in the Blue Jackets' 6-5 win.
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We haven't seen much of Gaudreau and Laine working in concert this season. Why has it not worked with them together so far?
The Blue Jackets came back from an early 2-0 deficit to stun the Maple Leafs 4-3 in Toronto.
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The sounds during Sunday’s NHL All-Star game were as good as the sights.
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Gaudreau's first visit to Calgary after signing with the Blue Jackets as a free agent last summer made for a rich, playoffs-like atmosphere.
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