Games that matter, 3/13/11

YESTERDAY: Off the schneid - finally!

• Blue Jackets beat Hurricanes
•  Predators beat Avalanche
• Canucks over Flames

The CBJ's playoff hopes improved by 1.0%, raising their chances to 2.4%.  One game does not a season make, but it certainly does allow the more positive amongst us to keep hope alive for this season.
TODAY: No Blue Jackets game until Tuesday night, when they play the Boston Bruins at Nationwide.  Here's today's docket:

• Capitals over Blackhawks
• Ducks over Coyotes
• Kings over Stars

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