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Blue Jackets' Artemi Panarin: Mistakes prove costly in loss

It wasn't his best effort Saturday. Panarin's overhandling of the puck in the offensive zone and then his inability -- of lack of effort -- to get back on the back check directly led to two Bruins goals, including the winner. The Bread Man's game will be better in Game 6. It has to be or the Jackets will be on the golf course sooner rather than later.

Blue Jackets' Artemi Panarin: Scores lone goal in Game 4 loss

The Bread Man now has 10 points in eight postseason contests in 2018-19. Panarin's goal midway through the first period cut Boston's lead to 2-1, but after a scoreless middle frame, the Bruins would add two goals in the final period, making it a 4-1 final.

Blue Jackets' Artemi Panarin: Bread Man delivers

The Bread Man delivered Saturday. He has four goals and nine points in six postseason games. Panarin is leading the Jackets and setting himself up for a massive payday once free agency opens July 1.

Blue Jackets' Artemi Panarin: Keeps playoff point streak alive

Five games, six points. It's been business as usual for Panarin so far this postseason, as he continues producing at a high level for the Cinderella Blue Jackets. His assist Thursday gives him points in all five playoff games. Game 2 will be Saturday, and it's a good bet Panarin will find his way onto the scoresheet before the final buzzer sounds.

Blue Jackets' Artemi Panarin: Makes impact in win

His third-period goal was an absolute beauty, as Panarin finished of a tic-tac-toe passing sequence from Oliver Bjorkstrand and Matt Duchene for his first tally of the postseason. Panarin and Columbus will take a shocking 2-0 series lead back home Sunday.