The last time Columbus played Tampa Bay, that 5-1 victory kicked off a 16 game winning streak. Since that streak, the Blue Jackets have lost 3 of the last 4 and are desperate to get back to their winning ways. They’re hoping the Lightning are the cure to what ails, as Columbus defeated them a combined 10-4 in their first two meetings.
To that end, John Tortorella has returned to his line blender after remaining consistent with the lineup for the last two months. Of note is Cam Atkinson getting bumped up to the top line with Alexander Wennberg and Brandon Saad, and Brandon Dubinsky getting two new wingers in Scott Hartnell and Nick Foligno.