The California Swing is one of the dragons in the cave that all clubs east of the Mississippi immediately seek out when NHL schedules are released each year. The trip guarantees three games against very skilled and physical opponents, almost invariably with two of those games in a back-to-back configuration. For a club like the Blue Jackets, desperately trying to find its footing after an awful start, it is a stern test of credibility as the season moves forward. Although the club dropped a 4 - 2 decision to the Anaheim Ducks last night, winning two out of three on the California Swing is a good, solid result and a strong indicator that the club is heading in the right direction.
Game 15 Recap: Improving the Problems
