Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason, Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger talk about the team's push for a playoffs spot in the season's final stretch.

COLUMBUS -- Kirill Marchenko scored his third NHL hat trick and had an assist for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who defeated the Nashville Predators 8-4 at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday.

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Kirill Marchenko's team-leading 29th, 30th and 31st goals give the Blue Jackets a needed win and first 30-goal scorer since Cam Atkinson.

The Columbus Blue Jackets' quest to end their four-season playoff drought continues Tuesday when they host the slumping Nashville Predators.