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Atkinson's 2 goals lead CBJ over Isles, 7-3

Written by  By RUSTY MILLER
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Authors: By RUSTY MILLER

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Cam Atkinson scored two goals - giving him five in five periods - to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 7-3 victory on Saturday over the New York Islanders in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Rick Nash opened the scoring in what could be his final game for the Blue Jackets. He has asked for a trade and management has said it will try to deal him this summer.

James Wisniewski and Vinny Prospal each added a goal and two assists and R.J. Umberger and Jack Johnson also scored. Steve Mason made 35 saves. Atkinson also had an assist.

Milan Jurcina and Michael Grabner each had a goal and an assist for the Islanders, with Kyle Okposo also scored.

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