Blue Jackets continue playoff surge vs. desperate Panthers

Conor Garland is apparently quite comfortable in his new surroundings.

He's been a massive addition in the Columbus Blue Jackets' continued surge toward a playoff spot as they prepare to face the Florida Panthers on Thursday in Sunrise, Fla.

Garland, who was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks at last week's trade deadline, scored twice for the second straight game in the Blue Jackets' 5-2 road win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

Columbus stretched its point streak...