COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In a game in which both teams badly needed a win to stay in the playoff picture, Jason Spezza did what captains do. [url=http://www.celticssale.com/kids-bob-cousy-celtics-jersey/]Bob Cousy Celtics Jersey[/url] . Spezza scored a power-play goal with 5 minutes left and Stephane Da Cost

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In a game in which both teams badly needed a win to stay in the playoff picture, Jason Spezza did what captains do. Bob Cousy Celtics Jersey . Spezza scored a power-play goal with 5 minutes left and Stephane Da Costa had the other two goals to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. "It was a tie game and we got a faceoff play and then a little bit of puck luck in front of the net," Spezza said. "Johnny on the spot." After Nathan Horton went off for tripping at 13:08, the Senators took advantage late in the power play. Colin Greenings pass through the crease was deflected by Blue Jackets defenceman Fedor Tyutin, with Spezza closest to the loose puck. His first shot was blocked by Tyutin, but he took another whack at it and got it past McElhinney for the tiebreaker. Spezza, named captain in September, is having a solid if unspectacular season. He also picked up his 23rd assist to go with his 14th goal. But he came into the game with a minus-21 plus/minus rating. "No doubt Ive had much better years in the past," he said. "But theres a lot of hockey left, and I have a lot to give." Craig Anderson had 34 saves for the Senators, who had lost two in a row and four of five but picked up a critical win against another team theyre battling for contention in the Eastern Conference. "Youve just got to be patient," Anderson said while improving to 17-10-7 on the year. "Thats the key to any position, especially goalie. You start chasing (the puck), they can make you look silly or foolish. Patience is a virtue." Down a goal headed into the third period, the Blue Jackets tied it on a power play. Anderson turned away one hard shot by James Wisniewski from the top of the right circle, but moments later the Columbus defenceman got another chance and this time he found the net. Matt Calvert helped set it up with a screen that completely blocked Andersons vision. The goal was Wisniewskis fifth of the year and came at the 7:16 mark. But that just set up Spezzas big goal. Anderson made several clutch saves in the waning moments after the Blue Jackets pulled their goalie for an extra attacker. Up 1-0 after the opening period, the Senators made it 2-0 at the 6:24 mark of the second -- and again it was Da Costa getting the goal. Spezza corraled a loose puck along the back wall and waited patiently before feeding Da Costa for his second of the night and second of the season. "Its real good to see him score," coach Paul MacLean said. "He was a good player for us tonight. Since hes come up, hes been good." Calvert carried the puck around the back of the goal and fed it to the point, eventually getting it back at the right doorstep. He slipped a blind, between-his-legs and backward pass to Atkinson, who had an empty net for his 16th at the 12-minute mark. Ottawas Milan Michalek split two defenders in the high slot but lost the puck, with Da Costa trailing the play. He jabbed at the puck and got it through heavy traffic at the 8:06 mark of the first period. The first one was just lying there on the power play so I kind of jumped on it," said Da Costa, playing only his eighth game with the Senators this season. "The second one was a real good pass from Spez to the backdoor and I just tapped it in." The Blue Jackets, playing their third game in four nights and second of a back-to-back, looked tired and sluggish most of the evening. "It took a long time (to get everyone skating) and some guys still arent going," Columbus coach Todd Richards said. "To me, thats it right there. Were a good team when we have 18 skaters going and we were missing too many tonight." NOTES: Columbus LW Blake Comeau saw his first action after missing nine games with a sprained medial-collateral ligament in his left knee. ... Ottawa improved to 12-9-5 on the road this year, better than the 11-11-5 the Senators are at home. ... Senators D Chris Phillips did not play after suffering a minor injury during Saturdays 6-3 loss at Carolina. Dennis Johnson Celtics Jersey . Head coach Corey Chamblin announced on Monday that Avon Cobourne had been hired as the defending Grey Cup champions new running backs coach. Robert Williams Jersey . Strasburg (1-1) got 14 consecutive outs in one stretch and allowed only three hits, including Marcell Ozunas homer in the seventh. The right-handers lone walk was to the last batter he faced. Washingtons starter Wednesday, Jordan Zimmermann, left after a career-low 1 2-3 innings, leaving the bullpen "taxed," as manager Matt Williams put it. http://www.celticssale.com/kids-larry-bird-celtics-jersey/ .com) - Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett is active for Sundays matchup with the Miami Dolphins.SAN DIEGO - Colorado closer Rex Brothers has felt off in recent days. Chase Headley made him pay for it. Brothers gave up Headleys leadoff homer in the ninth inning to tie the game and pinch-hitter Jesus Guzman then singled in the winning run, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 victory over the Rockies on Friday night. "You make bad pitches, you get beat in this league," Brothers said. "I dont know if I made a single (good) pitch." Brothers (2-1) fell behind 2-0, then grooved a fastball that Headley hit off the facing of the third deck of the brick Western Metal Supply Co. building in left field to tie the game at 3-all for his 10th homer. "Hes a guy you dont want to get deep in the count with," Headley said. "I could afford to look for (a fastball). 2-0, youre looking for a fastball, middle in and fortunately, he threw it there." Guzmans single with the bases loaded and one out, went over third base and scored Kyle Blanks with the winning run. "I havent felt as good of late," Brothers said. "But you go through swings like that." Brothers, who has two blown saves in 17 chances, came in with a 1.52 ERA, fourth-lowest among NL relievers. Huston Street (2-4) got the win despite allowing a home run in the ninth. Blanks followed Headleys homer with a walk and Alexi Amarista reached on a bunt single. Ronny Cedeno sacrificed the runners and Nick Hundley was walked intentionally to load the bases for Guzman. Todd Helton had given the Rockies a 3-2 lead in the ninth with a leadoff homer on Streets first pitch. Heltons 13th homer was the first run allowed by Street in 20 1-3 innings. It was Heltons second homer in as many games and gives him 31 ninth-inning career home runs. San Diegos Will Venable continued his hot streak with a leadoff homer in the first. It extended Venables career best mark to 21 homers and established a Petco Park record for most homers (15) in the 10-year-old downtown ballpark. Rockies centre fielder Dexter Fowler left the game in the sixth inning when he reaggravated a left knee injury. Fowler appeared too hurt the knee when he stole second base in the fifth inning. Jaylen Brown Celtics Jersey. Colorados Juan Nicasio allowed two runs — one earned — and four hits over six innings. The right-hander struck out seven and walked two. After Venables homer in the first and a triple by Chris Denorfia, Nicasio retired 13 consecutive batters until the Padres loaded the bases with one out in the fifth on two singles and a walk. Nicasio escaped trouble by getting Venable to ground into a double play. Padres rookie Burch Smith allowed two runs and three hits in the first inning. He gave up one more hit over his five innings. Smith became the first pitcher in major league history to strike out 18 or more in his first four career starts despite throwing less than 13 innings. The right-hander came in with a 0-1 record and ERA of 18.41 in his first three starts covering 7 1-3 innings. Colorado struck for two runs in the first. Fowler led off with a double, DJ LeMahieu followed with an infield single and Troy Tulowitzki doubled to score one run. Michael Cuddyer grounded out to score the second run. San Diego tied it at 2-all in the sixth after Denorfia drew a leadoff walk. Jedd Gyorko then hit a slow roller to third base that LeMahieu fielded and threw out the rookie. Denorfia kept going to third and first baseman Heltons throw went high over third base and bounced against the fence in foul territory. Catcher Wilin Rosario, backing up the throw, slid to pick up the ball, and from his knees, fired the ball to Nicasio. But Denorfia slide wide to avoid the tag and just got his hand on the corner of the plate. NOTES: Rockies RHP Roy Oswalt, activated off the 15-day DL on Friday, will be "piggybacked" behind RHP starter Chad Bettis on Sunday. Oswalt is 0-4 with a 7.64 ERA in four starts. ... Padres OF Cameron Maybin underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist Friday to remove some loose particles, according to manager Bud Black. Maybin played in only 14 games this season. ... Colorado RHP Tyler Chatwood (7-4, 3.29 ERA) faces San Diego RHP Tyson Ross (3-7, 2.99) on Saturday night. ' ' '