Coming off a difficult 5-2 loss at home to the Toronto Maple Leafs last night, the Columbus Blue Jackets must bounce back on the road. Coming into the game with no rest and a long trip to D.C., the Jackets have the opportunity to take first place in the NHL.
Columbus trails the Washington Capitals by two points; with a regulation win and a Pittsburgh Penguins loss, the Jackets will take control of first place in the league. This is a great test for the Jackets against one of the most explosive teams in the NHL.