Tonight the Columbus Blue Jackets participate in hockey history, on the other side of the win-loss column. Last year they participated in the loss column, setting an NHL record for opening the season with futility. This year, they are participating in the win column.
Tonight the Blue Jackets, sporting a 14 game winning streak, play the Wild, sporting a 12 game winning streak. Both teams have achieved significant accomplishments. This is the first time (according to Elias Sports Bureau) that North American professional sports teams that both have at least a 12 game winning streak will play each other.