Long out of postseason contention, the Columbus Blue Jackets are playing like a playoff team. Cam Atkinson scored twice in Columbus' four-goal first period and added an empty-net goal in the final minute for his second career hat trick to help the Blue Jackets win their fifth straight game, 5-2 over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Ryan Johansen and Kevin Connauton also connected for Columbus. Twelfth in the Eastern Conference, the Blue Jackets set a team record with their seventh consecutive road victory and have won eight of nine overall. More...