The Phoenix Coyotes have opened the season having all sorts of problems in front of the net, and on the backside of the ice, surrendering 10 goals in their first two games. The Blue Jackets have fared well at 1-0-1 in their first two games, despite no longer having the services of Rick Nash spearheading the offense. Columbus has gotten a great start from goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who they acquired from Philadelphia, as he has stopped 71-of-76 shots thus far. The Blue Jackets have also gone 5-2 in their last seven vs. an opponent that surrendered 5 or more goals in their previous game, while the Coyotes have not answered after shaky defensive performance, as they are now 1-7 in their last eight after allowing 5 or more in their previous game. Take the Blue Jackets.
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