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Overreacting to game one

Related Topics: Patrik Laine, Erik Gudbranson

Sports fans are good at overreacting. That is especially true for fans of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Last night, the Jackets took a tough loss against the Carolina Hurricanes and there is plenty to talk about when analyzing the game. Let’s take a look at the fairness of some of the reactions we have seen so far.

Reaction 1: This team is doomed without Patrik Laine

Laine scored the lone Columbus goal against the Hurricanes. The offense looked lame in his absence and the remaining forwards struggled to generate scoring chances.