A fortuitous bounce, coupled by turnovers and the inability to clear the puck. Or one step forward, two steps back.
That depiction is twofold, first describing the Columbus Blue Jackets first period Tuesday night as they hosted the Arizona Coyotes from Nationwide Arena. It also speaks to their season to date.
Seth Jones made his season debut after missing the first seven games with a grade 2 MCL tear. As Jones slid back into his familiar paring opposite Zach Werenski, Dean Kukan joined David Savard on the third pair.