Adam Fantilli scored twice, Jet Greaves made 29 saves to win his third start in four days and the Columbus Blue Jackets remained in playoff contention by beating the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday night.

Johnny Gaudreau's jersey has occupied a stall in the Columbus Blue Jackets' locker room all season after his tragic death last summer. With two games left in the regular season, his teammates are trying to extend their inspirational run into the playoffs.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the NHL’s most inspiring stories all season, and this storybook journey may yet get a storybook ending. One week ago, the Blue Jackets were parked in 12th place in the Eastern Conference,