Turns out, a sense of pride was a more powerful motivator than a sense of urgency. With nothing to play for, the Columbus Blue Jackets flourished. And with a potential playoff spot on the line, the Colorado Avalanche fizzled. Cam Atkinson had his first career hat trick and Steve Mason stopped 35 shots, helping the Blue Jackets thwart Colorado's postseason aspirations -- and put San Jose in the playoffs -- with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche on Thursday night.
