Game #8 preview, Blue Jackets look to bounce back in Pittsburgh

Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins faces the play against the Pittsburgh Penguins | Justin Berl/GettyImagesThe Blue Jackets will face the second half of a tough back-to-back with a road start tonight in Pittsburgh.

Finding points in the second half of these is going to be very important for the Jackets this year. Last season, they were a paltry 2-10-0, getting only 4 of a possible 24 points in these games.

Unfortunately, it will not be easy. The Penguins seem to be drinking from the fountain of youth to start their season, with the usual suspects leading the way.

The Opponent

Evgeni Malkin leads them in scoring through 8 games (12 points), and he's joined by Sidney Crosby (11), Rickard…