It wasn't conventional, but what about this season has been? The Blue Jackets used two penalty shot goals to beat New Jersey on Sunday and clinch a playoff spot.
Blue Jackets prospect Vitalli Abramov captured the Jean Béliveau Trophy for leading the QMJHL in scoring with 104 points in 66 games for the Gatineau Olympiques.
With a win Sunday over the New Jersey Devils, the Blue Jackets can clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for just the third time in franchise history.
Cam Atkinson's game-winner in overtime gave the Blue Jackets a 3-2 win over the Islanders, and more importantly, moved Columbus to the top of the NHL standings.
