The Blue Jackets pushed their customary third period dominance (did I just say that?) up to the second period last night in Calgary to pull away from the Flames for a 4-1 win. Going into the game, the Blue Jackets had a Team Average Goals Against of 2.17, which is good for second or third in the NHL. That number came down with last night's result.
And the Jackets put their defensive prowess on display in the third period last night. It wasn't how they wanted to play, but it was how they needed to play. They showed the 'stick with it' part of their character that Tortorella loves, and won their eighth straight game.