The Cannon · Aug 2, 2020
Game 1 Preview: Blue Jackets begin quest for Stanley Cup in Toronto
Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty ImagesSunday, August 2, 2020 - 8:00 EST
Scotiabank Arena - Toronto, Ontario
TV: Fox Sports Ohio & NHL Network; Radio: 97.1 FM
Opponent’s Blog: Pension Plan Puppets
Columbus Blue Jackets (33-22-15, 81 points, 6th Metro, 9th East)
vs.
Toronto Maple Leafs (36-25-9, 81 points, 3rd Atlantic, 8th East)
This is it: after almost five months of waiting, the postseason has arrived for the Blue Jackets. It’s a fascinating clash of contrasting styles: Toronto with two lines stacked with highly-paid, high-scoring forwards vs. Columbus with a relentless defensive structure which prevents even the best teams from getting many high danger scoring chances.