Cam Atkinson has hat trick, Blue Jackets beat Blackhawks 5-2 for fifth straight win

Columbus Blue Jackets' Ryan Johansen (19), scores a goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 27, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) (The Associated Press)

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) of Russia, makes a save against Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp (10), while teammates Cody Goloubef (29), and Mark Dano (56) of Austria, look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 27, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) (The Associated Press)

CHICAGO – Cam Atkinson scored twice in Columbus' four-goal first period and added an empty-net goal in the final minute for his second career hat trick to help the Blue Jackets win their fifth straight game, 5-2 over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.

Ryan Johansen and Kevin Connauton also connected for the Blue Jackets. They set a team record with their seventh consecutive road victory and have won eight of nine overall.

Brandon Saad and Jonathan Toews scored for Chicago, which dropped its second straight.

Columbus' Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves.

Chicago goalie Corey Crawford was pulled with 3:14 left in the first period after allowing four goals on 13 shots. Scott Darling finished, and stopped all 13 shots he faced.