Columbus at Florida

Once the doormat of the NHL for a lengthy period of time, the Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves a playoff-caliber team. At 8-4 to open the 2017 season, the team's rise may be on the upswing. During their futility, Columbus was barely a threat on the road. The Blue Jackets have had one winning season on the road in the last 12 years, and may have something to say about that this year, off to a 3-2 road star in 2017. Florida has found the going rough after opening the season with a pair of wins. The Panthers have dropped six of eight since, including three of four on home ice. They have allowed three goals or more in seven of their last eight games, including a season high eight last time out. The Blue Jackets have allowed two or fewer goals 7 of their last 10, and are in a good spot to get the road win tonight. Play on Columbus.