Just 11 days ago, the Columbus Blue Jackets ascended upon Long Island with two previous wins against the New York Islanders so far this season. On that particular Saturday night, the Blue Jackets came out hot, setting a franchise-record, 26 first period shots. Though it was New York and goaltender Jaroslav Halak who came away victorious.
Over the last week, Columbus dropped two more games, twice to the Metropolitan division-leading Washington Capitals, before the teams’ shot-assault of the Devils paved the way for an offensive onslaught of six goals, the clubs’ first win since Jan.