Nikita Filatov

US hockey advances to junior semifinals, beating Finland 6-2. RPI star Jerry D'Amigo scored two goals, and St. Cloud State's Mike Lee made 23 saves to help the United States beat Finland 6-2 on Saturday night for a spot in the world junior semifinals.

First-period special-teams goals by Nash, Huselius propel Blue Jackets over Stars. Rick Nash scored on a power play and Kristian Huselius added a short-handed goal in the final seconds of the fight-filled opening period, sending the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

Blue Jackets extend Carolina's franchise-record winless streak to 12. Rick Nash scored the Columbus Blue Jackets' third goal in a 2:41 span of the third period to beat Carolina 3-2 Saturday night, the Hurricanes' franchise-record 12th consecutive game without a win.

Dan Boyle scores lone shootout goal, Sharks beat Blue Jackets 3-2. With the flick of his wrists, San Jose defenseman Dan Boyle kept San Jose's streak alive in a physical game against Ken Hitchcock's Blue Jackets.

Dan Boyle scores lone shootout goal, Sharks beat Blue Jackets 3-2. San Jose defenseman Dan Boyle scored the lone goal in a shootout, and Evgeni Nabokov stopped all three Columbus shooters to give the Sharks their sixth straight win, 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.

Dustin Penner scores twice to help Oilers beat Blue Jackets 6-4. Everything lined up perfectly for Dustin Penner and the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Blue Jackets score 3 goals in second period to chase Luongo and beat Canucks. Kristian Huselius, Rostislav Klesla and Nikita Filatov scored over a 3:44 span early in the second period to chase star Vancouver goaltender Roberto Luongo and lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-3 win over the Canucks on Monday night.

Ryan Jones scores twice in Predators 4-2 win over Blue Jackets. Ryan Jones scored twice and Dan Ellis stopped 36 shots for the Nashville Predators in a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the preseason finale for both teams Sunday.

Torres helps Blue Jackets top Bruins 4-2. Raffi Torres scored one third-period goal and then set up Nikita Filatov with the go-ahead tally Saturday night, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-2 preseason victory over the Boston Bruins.

Filatov, Vermette score in shootout to lift Blue Jackets to 6-5 win over Bruins. Nikita Filatov and Antoine Vermette scored in the shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

BRUINS NOTEBOOK COLUMBUS, Ohio - Andrew Ference has read comments, ranging from former NHL Players Association president Trevor Linden to union graybeard Chris Chelios, that have been critical of the ouster of executive director Paul Kelly, which took place with a drop-the-gloves abruptness. Ference, who played a central role in Kelly's firing, still believes the right decision was made. ``Well, Linden's not in the league,'' Ference said of the former Canuck. ``He hasn't been in the meetings or been around what's been going on. Cheli was involved. He was in the meetings. He was there for the decision and there for all the information. It's interesting to hear what he has to say. ``But it's like any other organization. We're there to make decisions and make decisions for the group. That's the way that real life works. People get elected into office, whether it's at the government level or business level. They're expected to take the responsibility to be educated and to make what are som

Blue Jackets, Rick Nash agree on contract to keep him with club for 8 more seasons. Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.

Blue Jackets deal with Islanders, Ducks, then grab defenseman John Moore in 1st round. The Columbus Blue Jackets were willing to wait ? a little while, anyway ? for John Moore.