Penalty-killing struggles persist, but the Blue Jackets outscored their defensive liabilities once again: 5 takeaways.

1. The Blue Jackets did what good teams do on Sunday. Columbus headed to Chicago on a five-game point streak (4-0-1) and has been playing good hockey. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, entered the game last in the NHL in points and on the road to a fifth straight season without playoff hockey.

Sean Monahan had a goal and assist, and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their points streak to six games with a 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.