Through their first 8 games of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets own a perfectly mid record. They are 4-4-0, with 8 points; which has them in a four-way tie for last place in the Eastern Conference.
To be fair, they have played fewer games than the other three teams they are tied with. But, it's not a stretch to say that this isn't the start we all envisioned for the Jackets this season, even considering their tough gauntlet of opponents.
Outside of the last two games, where they've surrendered a combined 9 goals against the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins; their defense has been pretty solid.