Could not have been scripted any better.

Of all the strange theories about the Jackets terrible luck, none could have been more unusual than the events that took place last night.

The curse appeared to be making a comeback. The Jackets had suffered three straight losses coming into Saturday night's game against top ranked San José. Plus, Jackets starter and star goalie Steve Mason was sidelined by mononucleosis. Regulars Jakub Voracek (upper body injury), Mike Commodore (food poisoning) and Marc Methot would all be out as well. Then, the day of the game, it was announced that recently acquired backup goalie Wade Dubielewicz would be out with the flu. The curse was strong.

The Jackets depth, specifically goal tending depth was put to test. A third-round pick in 2004, Dan LaCosta was our only hope. The only NHL game experience he had thus far was in two relief appearances. He had allowed a combined two goals on 24 shots.

Some would say there was no hope against the Sharks. But the Blue Hairs showed up and gave it their all, hoping the spirits would at least show some mercy. Mercy was not necessary.

The Jackets came out strong. The game started with a flurry of fists between Dorsett and Clowe. Then a goal by Williams with less than two minutes into the first period. Nash followed at 9:33 with his first goal in five games, giving the Jackets and LaCosta a two goal cushion.

The second period was not as intense. With just 54 seconds into the second period Setoguchi put San Jose on the board. I think I fell asleep for the rest of the period. A fist-to-cuffs between Boll and former Jacket Jody Shelley did catch my attention for a moment.

Then in the third period the Jackets began to pick up the pace. Setting up the puck, showing great coordination, the Jackets looked strong. But this pace was not enough to score. We were stung with a goal by Ehrhoff, pushing the game into OT. But we had a chance in this important game and the crowd knew it.

The arena was standing loud and proud when overtime began. It has been said that noise can ward off bad spirits as well as boosting the spirit of our players. We were doing our part. That is when the worst possible scenario materialized before our eyes. A break was made by none other than San Jose's 6'-4" Joe Thortan – who is considered to be one of the leagues best players. There he was, like slow motion, coming at rookie goalie LaCosta, one-on-one. Thortan shoots at close range and as if the hockey gods wanted to prove a point, the puck appeared to bounce off LaCosta's noggin' and fly right. No goal. The arena went berserk.

The fans would have been happy with that – happy that another Jackets rookie did something amazing. But it didn't end there. With all the excitement the next few exchanges went unnoticed. Then in the darkness of the midwest evening and through the ceiling of the indoor arena, the clouds parted, and a beam of heavenly light came down upon Jackets Christian Backman. Assisted by Umberger and Hejda, Backman was given a blessed puck and scored at 1:33 in overtime. This game, epically played and seemingly spiritually directed, was over. The curse has once again been shaken into submission.

Nice work Jackets. Shake the Curse.

Ouch

The CBJ tanked against the Dallas Stars. It was the CBJ of old – bad bounces, 4 hit posts, etc. Here's another reality: no Blue Hairs present for the game.

Come on Columbus, get on board!!!!!!! We need help to eradicate the curse.

The game before we had 8 Shake the Curse fanatics and we got a shutout. Last night no Blue Hairs and a huge loss.

Get a blue wig and a shaker and let's get this team to a playoff. Shake the Curse!

Senators filibusted, Mason helps makes history.

Mason shutout his seventh game of the season. Not only did he help the Jackets veto the Senators 1-0, but he also put himself first in the NHL for Shutouts (7) and Goals-against average (1.98).

Another rookie, Jake Voracek, scores the only goal of the game. But this game was not won only by young talent. This game was won by a smart team with great depth and a chemistry that is unprecedented in CBJ history.

Some other representative players worth noting this game are Michael Peca, R.J. Umberger, Jason Williams, and Manny Malhotra. These are just a few of the names that make the depth of the Jackets campaign so powerful.

This win makes franchise history with the first ever three straight winning months. The race to the playoffs is looking better than ever for the Jackets and the Curse may soon be history as well. Mason has started 16 straight games for the Blue Jackets, winning 11 of them. He started the same week that Shake the Curse began its eradication. Coincidence? We believe it's fate. Shake the Curse.

And a one, and a two, and a three!

Our amazing Jackets clipped the wings and the mojo of the motown'rs with a 3-2 overtime win. And because we "hate" that state (Go Bucks) it proves again that the infamous curse has taken another blow to the diaphragm. Hopefully the curse has been silenced.

Front-man and All-Star Rick Nash lights the lamp three times, the last and game winning goal was in the remaining 93 seconds of overtime. Blue-wigs-off to his third career hat trick.

Singing sweet harmony to Nash was rookie Steve Mason who deflected 21 shots for C-bus. This makes it 12 and 5 at home since the eradication.

Way to go team. Shake the Curse.

Jackets eradicate Avalanche winning streak and the curse at the same time

The Jackets slam Colorado 4-3 on Tuesday night for their third straight win. This makes their home record 11-4 since the Shake the Curse began. Big shout out to Kristian Huselius, Jakub Voracek, Michael Peca and R.J. Umberger who all scored a goal. Goalie Steve Mason had 23 saves to improve to 16-9-1.

A most impressive drive occurred in the third period when the Jacket's hit the net three times in under three minutes - a first in Jacket's history. A very whiny Avalanche team receives a slew of penalty's in the third period letting Columbus stop the Avalanche's three game winning streak.

The Jackets have taken sole possession of eighth place and are currently in playoff contention.

Blue Hairs get a call out on Fox TV, and NBC4 TV shot a segment to air Friday at 11. The Shake Campaign and CBJ are on a roll.

Shake the Curse!

Shake the Curse pulls one out of the hat

In spite of 6 regulars on injured reserve, including El Capitan Rick Nash, the CBJ tamed the Wild with a 4-2 victory. 18-year-old rookie Filatov’s hat trick had the Nationwide fans in a frenzy.

Is the curse eradication working? You decide. Since the first curse eradication in November, Columbus has now won 10 of the last 14 games at home. It appears that even a depleted roster will not stop our drive to the playoffs. Nice work team.

Go Jackets - Shake the Curse.

Caps shooting blanks against Mason

Last night in Washington was a sensational game for the CBJ. They entered the Caps home arena as severe underdogs. Washington had won 10 straight at home and were 18-1-1 overall at home. The CBJ had 7 starters out with injuries. Mason stoned them again, including 12 saves against NHL goal scoring leader Ovechkin. Shake the Curse!!