From 3:04, when the CBJ took a 2-1 lead, to 1:02, by which time they had surrendered three goals, the CBJ did not win a single puck battle. In front of a sold out crowd, the Jackets squandered a late lead. First test for the leadership group.
Short story. The Jackets played a 58 minute game. The Rangers, Presidents trophy winners last year, understand playing 60 minutes. They wanted it more.
Good news, the Jackets played well enough to win, hampered by the emotional energy of an opening game. Good news, the Jackets are on the ice against the same team in less than 24 hours.