Yesterday afternoon the Captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Nick Foligno, exhorted the fans to 'buckle up' for a fun ride! Truer words could not be spoken for this fan, who is looking forward to the ride through the playoffs. Likely disappointment will await, as it does for all teams but one, but the team goes on this journey vastly improved from previous additions.
Yesterday's 1-0 win was a slugging match with the Flyers, the type of game you have to be able to win in the playoffs. For the moment the Jackets have home ice advantage in the playoffs, a position that is sure to vary over these last two weeks of the season.