
The Detroit Red Wings took a lead into the second period for the first time in more than a month and got a big win in their playoff push. Luke Glendening scored midway through the first period, Henrik Zetterberg and Darren Helm had goals in the third period, and Red Wings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Thursday night. Jimmy Howard stopped 27 shots as Detroit moved a point ahead of Philadelphia for the Eastern Conference's second wild-card playoff spot.
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