Through their first two games, the Columbus Blue Jackets placed a noticeable emphasis on team speed, wanting to play as a faster team and take chances to score goals. Nowhere was this more evident than with the defensemen, who led multiple rushes up ice and looked to join the offensive play at every opportunity.
This approach worked to varying degrees. On Friday night, the Blue Jackets dominated the New York Islanders to the tune of a 5-0 win (albeit one that featured some sloppy play). On Saturday night, the team crashed back to Earth as they were crushed 5-1 by the Chicago Blackhawks.