In the cold hum of Nationwide Arena, the Philadelphia Flyers found clarity. Against a Columbus team intent on testing their resolve, they pieced together a performance that was equal parts artistry and grit,

In losses at Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver on the recently completed road trip, the Blue Jackets made the critical mistakes at crucial times and left all three Western Canadian cities with zero points. But Sunday in Winnipeg, the Blue Jackets never wavered from their game and picked up a 4-1 win over one of the NHL’s best teams to cap the trip.