Game #41 Preview: Jackets return home to face Lightning after disappointing road trip

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesTuesday, April 6, 2021 - 7:00 EST

Nationwide Arena - Columbus, Ohio

TV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FM

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Columbus Blue Jackets (14-18-8, 36 points, 7th Central)

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Tampa Bay Lightning (26-10-2, 54 points, 2nd Central)

After finishing their latest road trip at 1-5-0, the Blue Jackets are looking to rebound against the Lightning at Nationwide Arena. Expect Tampa to come out flying in this one. On Sunday, they got pummeled by Detroit 5-1 and lost their spot atop the division to the Panthers. As for the home team, there are only three games left before the deadline and there are an equal number of points separating the Jackets from fourth…