For starters, the Columbus Blue Jackets started this game feeling like they still had something to prove. Starting with one of the toughest parts of this seasons schedule to begin 2019, the Jackets took six of a possible eight points the past week. After winning two tough games in overtime, and an emotional victory against the New York Rangers this past weekend, the spark for this Jackets team in the first period was there.
Cam Atkinson has been on fire, and after scoring his 27th of the season, Atkinson is on pace to eclipsed the 30 goal mark for just the second time in his NHL career.