NHL Roundup Friday’s games

Blues 3, Blue Jackets 1

ST. LOUIS — Keith Tkachuk scored twice for the first time since opening night and added an assist, helping the St. Louis Blues clinch their first playoff berth in four seasons. Andy McDonald and Tkachuk scored power-play goals on two of the Blues’ first three shots for a fast start against Columbus, no doubt flat two days after making it into the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The 37-year-old Tkachuk, by far the oldest of the Blues, enjoyed a season-best three-point night and has three goals and four assists the last three games. Chris Mason contributed a solid night in goal in his 32nd consecutive start for the Blues, who got a chance to clinch in front a sellout crowd in their home finale after Nashville’s loss at Minnesota in its season finale.

Wild 8, Predators 4

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Marc-Andre Bergeron scored twice and Minnesota set a season high for goals. Andrew Brunette, Kim Johnsson, Dan Fritsche, Mikko Koivu, Cal Clutterbuck and Marek Zidlicky also scored for the Wild. Jason Arnott scored twice for the Predators.

Associated Press