Defense wins championships. If that old phrase holds up the Columbus Blue Jackets are well on their way to at least a first round series win over the Capitals.
The top pair for the Columbus Blue Jackets is one of, if not, the best pairs in the league. Seth Jones and Zach Werenski have the second highest combined corsi and highest combined goals scored of any pair in the NHL.
The two have been dominate all year long and should be fully rested by Thursday. Jones and Werenski have been dealing with nagging injuries all season but will have almost a full week off by the time game one rolls along.