On Saturday night in Columbus, veteran players Boone Jenner, Zach Werenski, and Sean Monahan made their preseason debuts as the Blue Jackets iced what appeared to be a preview of the regular season lineup. Across the ice were the “Buffalo Sabres” but with the NHL squad playing over in Europe for the Global Series, this opponent was junior prospects and players destined for the AHL’s Rochester American.
First and Second Periods
The good news: the Blue Jackets controlled possession like you would hope given the matchup.
The bad news: The first three penalties were all on the Columbus side (Cole Sillinger for roughing, Damon Severson for high-sticking, and Mathieu Olivier for tripping).