Anisimov’s short-handed goal, Jackets’ 3 power-play tallies carry them over Panthers 6-3

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Florida Panthers\' Dylan Olsen, right, chases Columbus Blue Jackets\' Brandon Dubinsky behind the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Artem Anisimov scored a short-handed goal late in the second period and Columbus’ special teams provided four goals in the Blue Jackets’ 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday.

David Savard, Cam Atkinson and R.J. Umberger added power-play goals — the Blue Jackets were 3 for 4 with a man advantage — while Jack Johnson had three assists. Savard also had an assist.

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 17 shots as Columbus ended a three-game losing skid.

Shawn Mathias and Nick Bjugstad each had a goal and an assist and Sean Bergenheim also scored for the Panthers, who lost their fourth in a row and have dropped seven of eight.

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