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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After a forgettable weekend, Anton Khudobin helped the Carolina Hurricanes get a much-needed victory on Tuesday night. Khudobin made a career-high 46 saves and Andrei Loktionov and Patrick Dwyer each had a goal and an assist to send Carolina past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1. Nathan Gerbe also scored, and Jay Harrison added two assists for the Hurricanes, who were criticized by coach Kirk Muller after weekend losses to Boston and Edmonton. "In the neutral zone we did a better job of getting speed and getting on the forecheck," Carolinas Jordan Staal said. Boone Jenner scored for Columbus, which outshot the Hurricanes 19-0 in the third period. Carolina jumped ahead at 3:41 on its first shot. Gerbe grabbed a loose puck that defenceman Fedor Tyutin couldnt handle and on an odd-man rush and scored his 15th of the season from the right circle. "When you score first its always important and gives you a little confidence," Khudobin said. "Im happy with the win. I would probably be more happy if I didnt get scored on with like a minute left. But we got the result, we won. Thats most important for me." The Hurricanes were close to a playoff spot on Feb. 7, but they entered the game having lost nine of 12 and are likely to miss the post-season again. The Blue Jackets are in a tight race in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They dropped a rare one at home where they are 10-3-1 in their past 14. "It seemed we had some pretty good quality chances," Columbus coach Todd Richards said. "We hit a couple posts (during the game). We had our opportunities. I think we were doing some things to create offence. We just werent able to finish." Sergei Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 20 shots. He was replaced by Curtis McElhinney to start the third period. Early in the second period, Loktionov poked home his fifth to make it 2-0 on the power play -- and Carolinas eighth shot -- with Jenner in the box for delay of game. Bobrovksy stopped Harrisons point shot -- that broke the stick of Columbus Derek MacKenzie propelling the blade into the slot -- but defenceman Jack Johnson couldnt stop Loktionov. "I think the second period we picked it up and basically we scored at the right time with timely goals," Muller said. Columbus had chances the rest of the period, but couldnt beat Khudobin, who made a nice stop on R.J. Umberger. The Blue Jackets took two more penalties in the period that tempered their momentum. Then with room down the right side, Dwyer scored his seventh at 17:20 on a slap shot from the right circle that beat Bobrovsky near side. In the third period, Khudobin turned aside one shot after another until Jenner scored his 13th on a redirection with 50 seconds left. "Its funny, weve been on the other end so many times this year outshooting teams and coming up short," Muller said. "Change it around tonight and your goalie wins the hockey game. I guess it balances it out." 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When Tadic tucked away Serbias winner over Austria last Sunday, the Southampton man preserved a remarkable streak.Previously exiled from international duty after Serbia failed to qualify for Euro 2016, he has returned in style under new boss Slavoljub Muslin, scoring or assisting each of his countrys last 10 goals. Its a stunning turnaround for the Saints winger, and is the main reason why Muslins side currently top World Cup qualifying Group D ahead of Wales. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. I almost burst into tears when the whole stadium started chanting my name at the end of the game, Tadic said after the 3-2 victory over the Austrians.It doesnt matter whos getting the assists and the goals, the important thing is that we are winning. Muslin has deployed the right strategy and were only going to get better. Dusan Tadic has played a role in Serbias last 10 goals The former Twente player has also stepped up at St Marys following the departures of Sadio Mane, Victor Wanyama and Graziano Pelle.It was another summer of transition on the south coast and some thought the talented Serb could leave too, but new boss Claude Puel sold his vision to Tadic, who signed a four-year contract extension in early August. In his first few weeks at the club, Puel made it clear he had big plans for the attacker, saying: I think Tadic is interesting in his position because he can turn and go quickly.He can give good passes for the striker. He wants to make progress all the time in the games step by step.Im sure that Dusan is going to make a very good season. Highlights of Southamptons 3-0 win over West Ham His fine finish againnst West Ham was his first goal of the season, and perhaps surprisingly, the man who twice set up three goals in one game last season is yet to provide an assist this term.dddddddddddd But stats can be deceiving.Dig a little deeper and you find Tadic has created 22 chances for team-mates in the league to date, behind only Willian (23) and Jason Puncheon (24), and no player has created more than the Serb from open play (20 chances created).Southampton initially struggled to adapt to Puels diamond formation, with Tadic in an unfamiliar central role, and did not record their first league win under mid-September against Swansea.This is a new system for everyone, Tadic said after defeat to Arsenal on September 10. I used to play normally in a 4-2-3-1 system and I can play in all three positions, left, right or number 10.For me, it doesnt matter which position I play, the most important is I play where the ball is, because I like to be on the ball. Charlie Austin and Dusan Tadic argued over who would take a penalty against Sparta Prague The appointment of Puel, a Premier League novice, and his subsequent poor start tempered expectations at a club becoming used to consistent improvement, and a spat between Tadic and Charlie Austin over a first-half penalty against Sparta Prague had the potential to be seized upon by those looking for signs of discontent.But Austin scored and Tadic impressed as the Saints ran out comfortable 3-0 winners, and its a result that has proved something of a turning point.Since then, Puels side are unbeaten, having kept six consecutive clean sheets, with Burnley next at home before a mouthwatering clash with Serie A giants Inter Milan in the San Siro next Thursday.Its reward for a fantastic campaign under previous boss Ronald Koeman, and while many of the stars of that team have departed, along with the manager, crucially Tadic remains. Dusan Tadic signed his new four-year contract with Southampton in August Now 27, he is committed to Southampton through the peak years of his career. Not that hes resting on his laurels.Im that kind of person who likes always to improve myself and I think I can play much, much better as well as my team, he said.You try to push yourself much more and I will try to improve further and cause more danger for opponents to make our fans happy.You want to show your best in every game and in training. You always need to be looking to improve your game to help your team take points.Watch Southampton v Burnley on Super Sunday from 3.30pm on Sky Sports 1 HDYou can watch Liverpool v Man Utd, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! Also See: Premier League questions Southampton v Burnley preview Your clubs bogeyman is... Tyler stats ' ' '