Jack Johnson tallied the game-winning goal as the Columbus Blue Jackets topped old mate Jeff Carter and the Los Angeles Kings. Elsewhere, the Capitals beat Tampa Bay but could lose Mike Green after a questionable hit.
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Read Article >Sabres Vs. Bruins: Johnny Boychuk, David Krejci Net Third Period Goals To Lead Boston Over Buffalo, 3-1
Getty ImagesBoychuk broke the tie as he notched his fourth goal of the season with just 7:04 left in regulation, launching a blistering slap shot from the top of the right circle that found its way through Enroth, who was screened by two of his own teammates.
The goal provided a nail in the Sabres’ coffin by staking the Bruins to a two-goal lead with only 4:06 remaining in the contest.
Read Article >Kings Vs. Blue Jackets: Revenge Is A Dish Best Served With 8.5 Seconds Left
March 8, 2012; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson (7) is pursued p the ice by Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (10) at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-US PRESSWIRE The Kings tried to take advantage of the goaltending change, but could not capitalize. Getting into their own way with additional penalty trouble, the Kings had difficulty generating any offensive traction, only credited for 13 shots against Sanford in just under 30 minutes of play.
Despite missing on the empty net, the Jackets would hang on for their 3-1 victory, their fourth in a row, with Johnson taking the game-winning goal against his old club. Carter finishing with no points, a -1 rating and repeated boos from the crowd ringing in his ears.
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