BLUE JACKETS BEAT PANTHERS 6-3, IN FLORIDA

YES THEY CAN!  Sorry, not sorry, I had to.  

It was a 1-1 game after Period 1.  The first goal went to the Panthers, from Weeger, at 8:33.  Again, have no fear, Hot-Streak Laine is here!  With a pass from Voracek at 15:05, Laine would score.  This increases his point streak to 11 games, with 13 goals and 8 assists, totaling 21 points.  You go Laine!  

Period 2 was a single goal period.  The goal was for the Blue Jackets, putting them up 2-1 over the Panthers, 9:32 in.  This was Captain Jenner's 32 goal of the season.  The assists went to Gavrikov and Voracek.  

Period 3 would feature a big push from the Panthers, and an even bigger push by the Blue Jackets.  Carlsson, who just returned to the active roster today, scores at 3:12.  Assists to Bjorkstrand and Roslovic.  At 6:52, Hurberdeau, would scored for the panthers.  The score would then be 3-2, still a Blue Jackets lead.  9:47 would mark a quick rebound though, with a Sillinger goal.  Assist to Voracek only this time.  4-2 Blue Jackets.  Next, with was Gaunce's turn, just 0:10 seconds later at 9:57.  No assists.  5-2 Blue Jackets.  At this point it was something interesting, as with minutes left the Panthers continued to pull their goaltender, adding an extra skater.   This would help them briefly.  Bennett would score at 13:41, making the score 5-3, and still a Blue Jackets lead.  At 14:01 Bjorkstrand would hit that empty net, giving the Blue Jackets a 6-3 lead.  This would be your final score 5th Line.  Blue Jackets BEAT Panthers, at home!    

This win makes Berube 3-0-0, and that's an incredible start for him as a Blue Jacket.  30 is the new 25!  He has the team and the fans, I can't imagine starting anyone else, and I'm saying that as Graves still hasn't played since his 3 year contract signing this week!  It's a great feeling knowing we have that much power in net now.  

Congratulations to a team who has worked hard, I'm so proud to cover you all, and be a fellow 5th Line fan.  Good luck tomorrow against the Hurricanes.  5th Line, puck drop is at 7:00 PM EST @ Carolina.  Good news too, this one will be on Bally Sports Ohio!  So, pregame is at 6:30 PM EST.  If there are any updates before then I'll let you know.  Sillinger did take a hard hit at the end of tonight's game, he sounded to be okay, but I'll be very sure to keep an eye out for him.  Fingers crossed he is all good, as I know the 5th Line and Columbus Blue Jackets are.  What.  A.  Win!  

Go CBJ!   





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