Once upon a time the Red Wings ruled the NHL, and if the Blue Jackets managed one win against them, it felt worthy of a parade.
These days, the Red Wings bring up the rear in the Eastern Conference and the Blue Jackets, entering the night three points clear of the once mighty Wings, looked to fend off Detroit for their third straight win.
A three goal third period, and two more tallies on the power play did the trick Thursday night. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 22 shots and Eric Robinson scored his second goal in as many nights as the Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-4.