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Winning Thoughts: Blue Jackets down Canes in 'measuring stick' game | Columbus Blue Jackets
- Blue Jackets beat Hurricanes 5-1 in a home game that tested Columbus against a top Eastern team.
- Mathieu Olivier shined with a goal and a fight, marking a standout performance in the win.
- Charlie Coyle posted three primary assists and a goal, driving Columbus's offense.
- Coyle delivered a power-play goal and helped on another as Columbus capitalized early on special teams.
- Columbus used an early 4-minute penalty to cash in on a power play, setting the tone.
- Columbus extended its point streak to 10 with the win and improved home success.
- Coyle's play included shutting down Carolina’s top line and winning key battles.
- Fantilli credited the team for taking advantage of penalties and producing two goals in the first period.
- Coach Bowness emphasized throwing pressure back at Carolina as a game plan.
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