Hey, look! It’s nearly Christmas, and the Blue Jackets are playing a meaningful game against an opponent who is also in pursuit of a wild card spot.
There was a beautiful ceremony before the puck drop in honor of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who grew up not far from Philly.
1st Period
The Flyers started the game with an extended possession in the offensive zone. Fortunately, that possession ended with an interference penalty and a Blue Jackets power play.
Philly’s aggressive penalty kill was able to kill off the penalty successfully. I must say, I do miss the Torts style of killing penalties.