Mason and Umberger Knock Out Carolina: Blue Jackets 5, Hurricanes 1
Mason and Umberger Knock Out Carolina: Blue Jackets 5, Hurricanes 1
| Final - 3.23.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Stories
Game 74 Recap: Hats Off to (Roy) Harper (and/or RJ Umberger)
The Blue Jackets broke out of their mini-slump in a big way, all but ending the Carolina Hurricanes' playoff bid with a 5-1 win.
Keepin' The Faith: Hurricanes At Blue Jackets - Game Day Preview
Keepin' The Faith: Hurricanes At Blue Jackets Game Day Preview
Game 74 Preview: Stormy Weather
Can the Blue Jackets bounce back from their ugly loss on Tuesday? The streaking Carolina Hurricanes stand in their way tonight.
Jeff Skinner's Puzzling Penalty Propensity
Since returning from a concussion, Jeff Skinner has been in the penalty box more often than before his injury. What's behind the increase in penalty minutes for the second-year winger?
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Columbus | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Columbus Goal - Vinny Prospal (13), from Jack Johnson and David Savard at 6:50. Penalties - Mark Letestu, Columbus (Tripping), 10:21; Ryan Johansen, Columbus (Interference), 14:45. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Columbus Power-Play Goal - R.J. Umberger (12), from Nikita Nikitin and Derick Brassard at 9:03. 3, Carolina Goal - Drayson Bowman (6), from Brandon Sutter and Justin Faulk at 13:16. 4, Columbus Goal - R.J. Umberger (13), from Derick Brassard and Nikita Nikitin at 14:36. Penalties - Tuomo Ruutu, Carolina (Interference on goalkeeper), 8:35; Bryan Allen, Carolina (Slashing), 10:45; Brett Lebda, Columbus (Tripping), 19:30; Derick Brassard, Columbus (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 19:55. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Columbus Goal - R.J. Umberger (14), from Derick Brassard at 14:58. 6, Columbus Goal - Mark Letestu (9), from Vinny Prospal and Jack Johnson at 16:45. Penalties - Jussi Jokinen, Carolina (Slashing), 6:49; Colton Gillies, Columbus (Tripping), 10:49. |
Shots on Goal:
Carolina 12 + 9 + 19 = 40.
Columbus 6 + 8 + 12 = 26.
Power Play Conversion: Carolina 0-5. Columbus 1-3.
Goaltenders: Carolina, Cam Ward 5-26-.808. Columbus, Steve Mason 1-40-.975.
Referees: Tom Kowal, David Banfield
Linesmen: Tony Sericolo, Brad Kovachik
Power Play Conversion: Carolina 0-5. Columbus 1-3.
Goaltenders: Carolina, Cam Ward 5-26-.808. Columbus, Steve Mason 1-40-.975.
Referees: Tom Kowal, David Banfield
Linesmen: Tony Sericolo, Brad Kovachik
