Welcome to 2018! The Columbus Blue Jackets start the calendar year with a two game Western road trip. First up is a trip to Dallas.
Our old buddy Ken Hitchcock has returned to the city where he won a Stanley Cup and has the Stars back in playoff contention after a disappointing season last year. They share a record with the Blue Jackets and are also sixth in the conference, but are fourth in the top-heavy Central Division. Their top line featuring Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin is as dangerous as always, but there are some new additions making an impact.