Eric Robinson's hat trick carries Jackets past Sabres

Eric Robinson scored his first career hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made 38 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets recorded a 5-3 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.

Boone Jenner had a goal and an assist for Columbus, and Nick Blankenburg had two assists. Kent Johnson scored the Blue Jackets' other goal.

The Jackets are on a three-game (2-0-1) points streak.

Jack Quinn had a goal and an assist for the Sabres.