Injuries hurt Columbus last season, but they are healthy and deeper defensively, anchored by Jack Johnson, Fedor Tyutin and defenseman Ryan Murray. Free agent signee Gregory Campbell comes over from Boston, a big, physical player to also aid the defense. They head to New York to play a powerhouse defensive team in the Rangers. Only three teams in the NHL allowed fewer than 200 goals last year and New York was one of them. They are already 2-0, allowing four total goals. New York is on a 7-1-1 run UNDER the total at home and 8-3-1 UNDER after a victory. Columbus could only tally two goals at home in the opener against this Rangers' squad in a loss and the going on offense will be even tougher here. Play this one UNDER the total.
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