December 2, 2011 – The Columbus Blue Jackets take a 2-1 lead into the 2nd intermission against the Edmonton Oilers, then surrender five (5) 3rd period goals on their way to a 6-3 loss.
December 8, 2011 – The Blue Jackets carry a 3-1 lead against a fragile, for one of the few times in their history, Nashville Predators late into the 3rd period. However, the Predators score 2 goals in the last 1:36 to tie the game, then proceed to score a goal 1:45 into the Overtime period.
December 18, 2011 – The Blue Jackets lead their hated Central Division rival the St. Louis Blues 3-2 going into the 3rd period. However, the Blues score four (4) goals in the 3rd period and go on to defeat the Blue Jackets, 6-4.
December 22, 2011 – The Blue Jackets blow two 3-goal leads – 4-1 and 5-2 – and surrender three (3) consecutive goals, including two (2) goals in the last 3:46 to lose to the Nashville Predators.
The Blue Jackets completed a critical 5-game home-stand with a 1-3-1 record and have lost th...
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TEAMS: Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues
TEAMS: Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues
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