Opening night, Johnny Hockey’s first game in Columbus as a Blue Jacket, and the team’s first big test without Laine. There was no lack of storylines going into this home opener against the Lightning. Could the Jackets put together a better 60 minute performance? Or would the woes from game one carry over? Let’s take a look at what happened.
1st Period
The excitement left over from the early fanfare in Nationwide did not wane as the Jackets got on the board early. Jenner and Danforth were hard on the forecheck and caused the Lightning to cough up the puck.