The Blue Jackets came out flying on Tuesday night in Dallas, controlling the pace of the game for much of the first period.
Just days after Dean Evason said his team would have their best game of the season (speaking about Saturday night against Tampa Bay), it feels like they really put everything together early in this one.
All four lines were buzzing and generating chances in the Dallas end, and it did not take long for the Jackets to find the back of the net.
Adam Fantilli struck at the 4:33 mark, after a nice passing play from Boone Jenner and Kent Johnson.