The Columbus Blue Jackets faced uncertainty before their Monday night affair with the Boston Bruins. Cam Atkinson was a game-time decision after injury Saturday night in St. Louis and ultimately did not suit up. Tyler Motte, fresh off a hat-trick performance for the Cleveland Monsters Saturday, was recalled and activated to take his spot.
Zac Dalpe and Sonny Milano were also scratched as the Jackets dressed seven defensemen. Atkinson's absence snapped the eighth-longest active playing streak (168) in Blue Jackets history.
The Jackets needed to set the tone early and that’s exactly what they did as David Savard got Columbus on the board first, just 1:59 into the opening frame.