10 Observations: Blue Jackets Get Revenge, Beat Blackhawks to Wrap Up 2022

The Blackhawks lost 4-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday.

The Blackhawks scored the first goal for the seventh time this season. They lost for first time in regulation this year.

Andreas Athanasiou, Jason Dickinson and Sam Laffery started for the third line. On their fourth shift, they scored the opening goal.

Athanasiou scored his eighth goal of the season and drew three penalties. The Blackhawks went 0-for-5 on the power play and gave up two shorthanded goals.

The Blackhawks lost to the Blue Jackets. They gave up a goal with three seconds left in the second period. It was the fourth time in last six games the Blackhawks allowed a late goal.

Columbus won 25-9 against the Blackhawks.

Alex Stalock made 34 of 37 shots for a save percentage of .919. He made a high-quality save on Johnny Gaudreau in the first period.

The Blackhawks have 20 points in 35 games, which ranks them last in the NHL. The Blue Jackets have 24 points, third-worst in NHL, and have the best odds of landing the No. 1 overall pick.