The Blue Jackets ran out of gas — physically, emotionally or both — in the second period on Thursday, allowing the Hurricanes to score five consecutive goals on their way to a 7-4 win before 18,700. Carolina teed up 24 shots on goal in the second, the most the Blue Jackets have allowed in a period all season.

The Blue Jackets never quite got going in a lackluster 3-1 loss to the Islanders to end their seven-game point streak.

This is a team coming out of its rebuild and into its build phase. It has the potential to contend as it matures and as the roster is further tweaked.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes scored five straight goals in the second period, and Frederik Andersen made 18 saves for his 300th NHL win, 7-4 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on Thursday.

Jason Newland is the Site Editor and Reporter for the Columbus Blue Jackets team site with The Hockey News. A resident of Columbus, Jason has spent 10 years writing about the Blue Jackets and in his spare time hangs with his son Trevor, plays softball, and watches all sports. You can follow him at @F1reTheCannon.

Coming off a memorable win Wednesday night in Toronto, Columbus has another chance at two points against a division rival

Adam Fantilli joked he was paying to play Wednesday. With a convoy of supporters heading south to Scotiabank Arena from nearby Nobleton, Ont.

Coming off his first NHL hat trick, Columbus Blue Jackets sophomore Adam Fantilli talks about learning on the job and becoming a complete center.

Adam Fantilli recorded three goals in a game for the first time in his career as the Blue Jackets crushed the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday.

Dean Evason said after the game, "Everyone did their part tonight."  Jason Newland is the Site Editor and Reporter for the Columbus Blue Jackets team site with The Hockey News. A resident of Columbus,