Defenseman Jack Johnson is a healthy scratch for the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight as they face the Florida Panthers – the first time he's been scratched under John Tortorella.
Tonight's game at Nationwide Arena isn't just any other game. The Blue Jackets can plant their flag in the playoff race with a win over the Florida Panthers.
Artemi Panarin continued his fantastic year by getting a hat trick against the New York Rangers – his first three-goal game as a member of the Blue Jackets.
The Columbus Blue Jackets winning streak will not be stopped on this night, as they notch a road win against the New York Rangers to make it nine in a row.