Thursday night’s game will kick off a significant stretch for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Don’t mention that to head coach John Tortorella, as he was quick to point out that tonight’s matchup against the Canucks is their only focus as far as he is concerned.
The win for the Blue Jackets on Tuesday was emotional. It’s imperative the team comes out with the same tenacity they had in Detroit as they skated on their toes for much of the first period.
Vancouver certainly does not elicit the same emotion that former divisional rival Detroit does.