With Philadelphia losing yesterday, the Columbus Blue Jackets now have the longest active win streak in the NHL. This afternoon, they go for their ninth straight.
John Tortorella has a chance to win his 500th game as an NHL coach tonight. When asked about this on Friday night, he brushed it off by saying “It just means I’m old.” It would be sweet for him to get this win against one of his former teams: a one year employment that did not go well. This season Torts is 3-0 against his former teams.
In roster news, Gregory Campbell was placed on waivers yesterday.