The first full week in December off the Columbus Blue Jackets an opportunity to put some space between them and the rest of the Metro. It is tough to create any space with the amount of three point games in the league but the schedule offers them a chance this week.
The Jackets have been in the top three of the division for all of the season thus far. This has been a surprise to no one. What has been a surprise is the company they are keeping in the top three. The New Jersey Devils has shocked the league with their performance thus far and have managed to hang around for two plus months.