After a dismal performance against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets returned to the friendly confines of Nationwide Arena looking to get back on track against the New York Islanders.
The Blue Jackets lineup was caved in against the Red Wings, leading some fans to critique the usage of some players, including rookies Yegor Chinakhov and Cole Sillinger. Head coach Brad Larsen, however, was not going to overreact to the outcomes.
The Blue Jackets also called up Gabriel Carlsson, expected to be an extra defenseman on the roster as the Cleveland Monsters will be in Canada, potentially complicating call ups.