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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers: Preview and Expectations

By Tony Mazziotti

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 6: Pierre-Luc Dubois
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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 07: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (3) passes the puck during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 7, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 07: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (3) passes the puck during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 7, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Keys To Victory

The keys for the Blue Jackets are to, first, play a strong two-way game, as of course Torts always wants them to do.

Hopefully, a strong defensive performance will allow the offense to open up and be creative. Having skill isn’t an issue for Blue Jackets forwards, but knowing when to use it and when to make smart plays will be critical.

A strong defensive game will also allow Sergei Bobrovsky to play at his highest level, which is necessary for victory.

Some have addressed concerns about scoring as the CBJ only have three goals in the past two games combined, but I’m not listening. Going to Chicago and then playing a solid defensive team in Carolina isn’t going to be easy.

Forwards for the Jackets can and will get going. When you have Artemi Panarin, Cam Atkinson, Alexander Wennberg, the goals will come.

As long as the Jackets play their game, and pay attention to detail, there shouldn’t be any major concerns.

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