"It means a lot," center Adam Fantilli said on the FanDuel Sports Network's postgame show. "A lot of people have been talking about (the losing streak in Pittsburgh) and it felt great to get that win.

Merzlikins made 29 saves to backstop the Jackets in a 5-1 victory at Scotiabank Arena, while Adam Fantilli netted his first NHL hat trick and rookie center Luca Del Bel Belluz added a goal and assist.