Columbus Blue Jackets (22-18-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (30-16-2, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Matthew Knies' two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Maple Leafs' 5-3 win.

First Period_1, Columbus, Fantilli 12 (Olivier, Provorov), 15:40 (sh). Second Period_2, Columbus, van Riemsdyk 9 (K.Johnson, Del Bel Belluz), 13:40. 3, Columbus, Fantilli 13 (Werenski, Voronkov), 15:21.

Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his first career hat trick, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 28 shots, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1. Luca Del Bel

Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs held on late to down the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Monday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets (22-18-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (30-16-2, in the Atlantic Division)

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