The Jackets made some offseason splashes, namely, Johnny Gaudreau.
Patrik Laine was injured in his first game of the season and is on IR. It’s looking a little weird for the Jackets right now, and their record reflects that (1-3-0). However, the Jackets won on Tuesday and will be looking to build on that. They battled back against the Canucks, and that momentum will be key.
Look out for former Predator Mathieu Olivier in blue and white tonight. Further, one of my favorite underrated defensemen plays for Columbus: Zach Werenski. He’s sort of slipped off the radar due to injuries and up-and-down play over the last few seasons, but Werenski could lead the way to the playoffs if the stars align for Columbus.