The Columbus Blue Jackets are vying for an unexpected playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. After the tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau in the offseason, the team has galvanized the fanbase with a great first half.

Thirteen players get on the score sheet, led by a goal and an assist apiece for Werenski, Mateychuk, Del Bel Belluz

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Players on expiring contracts, often referred to as rentals, are among the most common NHL trade candidates. This year, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov is one of the top left-handed defensemen available.

Seth Jarvis had two goals and sparked the Carolina Hurricanes' big second period in a 7-4 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.

Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.

Kraken goalie Joey Daccord, in his 100th career NHL game, stopped the first 20 shots he faced but eventually ceded some goals in a loss to a No. 1 overall Washington Capitals team

Standout performances on offense, defense and in goal power the Capitals to their sixth consecutive victory with a 3-0 shutout of the Kraken.

The New York Islanders host the Philadelphia Flyers after Bo Horvat's two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Islanders' 3-1 win

Calgary Flames (23-16-7, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (28-16-4, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild aim to break their three-game home skid with a win against the Calgary Flames.

RALEIGH, N.C. - Led by Seth Jarvis ' first career four-point game and a three-point performance from Sebastian Aho, six different Hurricanes scored goals as Carolina captured a 7-4 come-from-behind victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.

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