Rookie Steve Mason had 21 saves Tuesday in a 2-1 Columbus win over Nashville that carried the Blue Jackets another step toward their first playoff appearance. Mason won his 32nd game of the season while the Blue Jackets, who had lost three of four going into the game, got goals from R.J.

Chris Mason continued his amazing rookie season Thursday by recording his 10th shutout in carrying the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-0 victory over Calgary. Mason leads the NHL in shutouts and set a franchise record for most in a single season.

Raffi Torres scored twice in a three-goal third period Saturday, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets' 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers. Until their outburst, Columbus was on the verge of being Tomas Vokoun's seventh shutout victim this season, but Torres broke up the shutout bid with his ninth goal at 17:14 of the third.

Antoine Vermette scored twice Friday night and Wade Dubielewicz made 27 saves to bring the Columbus Blue Jackets their fourth straight win -- 5-3 over Chicago. Columbus scored just 45 seconds into the game, later blew a two-goal lead and then came back to hand the Blackhawks their third loss in four outings. Vermette delivered the early goal and, after Chicago had rallied to forge a 2-2 tie, he gave the Blue Jackets the lead for good by scoring on the power play with 2:16 remaining in the second period. Raffi Torres, Kristian Huselius and Rick Nash also scored for Columbus.

Steve Mason made 35 saves for his NHL-leading ninth shutout Tuesday, a 2-0 Columbus Blue Jackets win over the Boston Bruins. Raffi Torres and Rick Nash scored for the Blue Jackets, who have won three of their last four games.