Columbus at Winnipeg

Columbus is a strong team again with defensive-oriented coach, and are fifth in the NHL in goals allowed. Columbus is 20-9-1 UNDER the total against the Western Conference, plus 9-4-1 UNDER on the road. They come off an OT win at Minnesota, 5-4, but still played great defense, allowing just 21 shots. Columbus has excellent balance, #12 in goals scored, and the Blue Jackets are 15-3 playing on two days rest. Winnipeg is home and has tightened up the defense, winning three in a row while allowing five total goals. They come off a 2-1 win at home over Carolina with just 21 shots on net. But the Jets are #23 in goals allowed and on the power play, last in penalty killing, plus 50-109 against a team with a winning percentage above .600. Back the visitors in a defensive battle. Play Columbus and the UNDER.