Blackhawks Fall 5-4 In OT To Blue Jackets In Finale
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Scott Hartnell scored a power-play goal at 2:28 of overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied for a 5-4 victory over the depleted Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.
Hartnell finished with two goals and two assists as Columbus (34-40-8) closed its season with four wins in five games. Alexander Wennberg had a goal and two assists for the Blue Jackets, and Brandon Saad added a goal and an assist against his former team.
The Blackhawks were without a couple players due to injuries and held out captain Jonathan Toews and defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for rest ahead of the playoffs. Patrick Kane and rookie Artemi Panarin each had two goals and an assist for the defending Stanley Cup champions, who head into the postseason off a pair of overtime losses.
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