Two nights after a prospect-heavy roster got blown out by a more experienced opponent in Buffalo, the Columbus Blue Jackets brought more NHL reps to their home opener against the St. Louis Blues (who brought their own top line). In the 3-0 win, however, there were still plenty of prospects who left a strong impression.
First Period
It was a bit of a tentative start for both teams, with the Blues spending more time on the attack. In the back half of the period, however, the Jackets started to find their legs and were able to draw first blood late.