The View from Columbus

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Aaron Portzline: NHL: Jeff Carter’s line comes back to haunt Blue Jackets

“King, Carter and Toffoli each scored a goal and combined for 10 shots, leading a mighty push by the Kings in a 4-3 victory in front of 14,703.”

Shawn Mitchell: Game 52: Kings’ Court

“Former Blue Jacket Marian Gaborik had an assist in his first game back in Nationwide Arena since being traded to the Kings at the deadline last season.”

Michael Arace: Stanley Cup success taking toll on Kings

“Hanging over the whole situation is the proverbial Stanley Cup hangover. No team has won back-to-back Cups since the 1997-98 Detroit Red Wings.”

SB Nation – THE CANNON

Mike MacLean: Game 52 Recap: Jackets comeback falls just short against Kings

“The Jackets were playing their third game in four nights, and it showed at times. Passes were far from crisp, players were often out of position, and overall their game was sloppy.”

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