COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Rick Bowness was hired by the Blue Jackets nine days earlier, one of the big things he aimed to fix with the team was its defense. They have continued to respond to their new coach as they blanked the Dallas Stars,

Greaves recorded his first shutout of the season, and Coyle crossed an NHL milestone that put him in an impressive club.

Columbus Blue Jackets alum Derek Dorsett was determined to lead the NHL in penalty minutes going into the 2011-12 season finale.

What made this game particularly special was the goaltending showcase. Jet Greaves stood on his head for Columbus with 28 saves, but his counterpart across the ice, Casey DeSmith, matched him save for save through much of the game. The second period featured a flurry of grade-A chances for Columbus with no reward.

• The Blue Jackets have been bringing back former players to help celebrate the 25th year of the franchise, and the fourth installment will take place on Saturday. Goaltender Pascal Leclaire, and forwards Cam Atkinson, Derek Dorsett and R.J. Umberger will be honored before that night’s game vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Oilers could use another impactful forward and have a good potential option in Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner.

After leading the Blue Jackets to a 1-0 win over the Stars, Zach Werenski is ready to build on the victory.