Andrew Murray

The Columbus Blue Jackets needed their captain to make a big play. So, Rick Nash went out and won them a game. Nash scored two third-period goals in his return from an injury that sidelined him four games, and the Blue Jackets overcame a two-goal deficit Friday night to hand the Minnesota Wild a costly 4-2 loss.

We're making the right moves. Obviously, it's a bit late   -Rick Nash

 

Joe Pavelski scored with 4:40 remaining to cap the second straight third-period rally for San Jose and the Sharks won their 11th straight home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1 on Saturday night. "It's not going to be an easy road by any means," coach Todd McLellan said. "We can end up outchancing a team by a lot and still be in this type of game. The positive sign is two nights in a row we've been able to come back in the third. We've been able to beat a hot goaltender and we've been patient

It's not going to be an easy road by any means   -Todd McLellan

 

Fourth and final meeting of the regular season. The home team has won all three matchups to this point. (The NHL.com Staff Writer did not do his research.)

A first-place team, they're there for a reason   -Steve Mason

 

Once again, the San Jose Sharks found themselves facing a third-period deficit against a goalie who kept turning away good scoring chances. And once again, the Sharks found a way to pull out a victory. Joe Pavelski scored with 4:40 remaining to cap the second straight third-period rally for San Jose and the Sharks won their 11th straight home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1 on Saturday night.

It's not going to be an easy road by any means   -Todd McLellan