Columbus at Carolina

The Columbus Blue Jackets showed vast improvement last season, but so far this season we have not even seen glimpses of that as they have regressed their way to a 4-8-1 start. They finally proved they could win on the road a season ago, but that has not been the case this year as they have reverted back to the form that has shown them to be 165-346-15 in their last 526 on the road - the worst mark in the NHL over the period. Carolina has drawn the short straw to start the season, enduring seven road games in eight played overall. And until beating Columbus, they had not won away from home. The Hurricanes' overall 4-8-1 record is reflective of the tough early schedule, but they have gone 2-1-1 at home and overall have played much better in winning three straight games. The Jackets have lost six straight times and have lost their way. Play on Carolina.