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Panthers 9, CBJ 2

The NHL-leading Florida Panthers scored early and often on the way to beating the Blue Jackets 9-2.

Cavs, 106, Thunder 102

The Cavaliers overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-102 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

CBJ 6, Hurricanes 0

Elvis Merzlikins posted a 31-save shutout as the Blue Jackets beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-0.

Omicron surge: understaffed schools, test kit shortage, job losses

Nine Columbus City Schools switched to remote learning Thursday because of staffing shortages as the state’s largest district battles with a surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the omicron variant of the coronavirus and calls from its teachers to hit the pause button on in-person learning.